SEALANTS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL
22B-5
SEALANTS
M1222000500151
Item
Brand
Clutch housing and transaxle case contact surface
MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART
MD997740 or equivalent
Reverse switch
Air breather
3M 8513 or equivalent
Differential drive gear bolt
3M STUD Locking No. 4170 or
equivalent
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET (FIPG)
This transmission has several areas where the
form-in-place gasket (FIPG) is used for sealing. To
ensure that the FIPG fully serves its purpose, it is
necessary to observe some preCAUTIONs when
applying it. Bead size, continuity and location are of
paramount importance.
Too thin a bead can cause leaks. Too thick a bead,
on the other hand, can be squeezed out of location,
causing blocking or narrowing of fluid passages. To
prevent leaks or blocking of passages, therefore, it is
absolutely necessary to apply the FIPG evenly with-
out a break, while observing the correct bead size.
REMOVAL OF FIPG SEALED PARTS
Parts sealed with an FIPG can be easily removed
without the use of a special method. However, the
FIPG in some joints may have to be broken by tap-
ping parts with a mallet or similar tool.
CLEANING FIPG APPLICATION
SURFACE
Thoroughly remove all substances deposited on the
FIPG application surface, using a gasket scraper.
Make sure that the FIPG application surface is flat
and smooth. Also make sure that the surface is free
of oils, greases, and foreign substances. Do not fail
to remove old FIPG that may remain in the fastener
fitting holes.
APPLICATION OF FIPG
Applied FIPG bead should be of the specified size
and free of any break. FIPG can be wiped away
unless it has completely hardened. Install the mating
parts into position while the FIPG is still wet (in less
than 10 minutes after application). Do not allow FIPG
to spread beyond the sealing areas during installa-
tion. Avoid operating the transmission or letting oils
or water come in contact with the sealed area before
a time sufficient for FIPG to harden (approximately
one hour) has passed.
FIPG application method may vary from location to
location. Follow the instructions for each particular
case described later in this manual.
LUBRICANTS
M1222000400121
Item
Brand
Transfer oil seal lip
Shell Sunlight Grease 2, Retinax A, or equivalent
O-rings