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Transaxle Fluid Change

  1. As shown in the figure below, create two types of L-shaped fluid level inspection tools.
    G16315324Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
    G16315322Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, to drain the fluid.
    G16315326Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Install the drain plug and new gasket, and tighten to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 35 ± 4 N.m (26 ± 2 ft-lb) 

  5. Fill the fluid up to the lower edge of the filler plug hole.
    G16315327Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Brand name: MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF SP III 

    Quantity: Approximately 2.47 dm 3  (2.61 qt) 

    NOTE:
    1. If the front transaxle assembly or the valve body assembly is replaced, refill the fluid and then install the filler plug with the gasket.
      • Quantity: Approximately 2.1 dm3 (2.22 qt)
    2. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (24.9 mph) for at least five minutes, and then refill the fluid up to the lower edge of the filler plug hole.
      • Quantity: Addition of approximately 0.4 dm3 (0.42 qt)
  6. Remove 0.195 dm3 (0.21 qt) of fluid from the filler plug hole.
  7. Insert the fluid level inspection tool into the filler plug hole and check to make sure the fluid level is within the upper and lower limits.
    G16315328Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. If the fluid level is not appropriately within the upper and lower limits, repeat steps  5 through  7.
  9. Install the filler plug and new gasket, and tighten to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb) 

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