23A-0-1

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
F4A41, F4A42, F4A51
CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-0-3

1. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-1
TRANSMISSION MODEL TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-2c
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-2d
VALVE BODY SPRING IDENTIFICATION TABLE . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-3
SNAP RING, SPACER, THRUST WASHER, THRUST RACE
AND PRESSURE PLATE FOR ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-4
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-9
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-1-10
2. SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-2-1
3. TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-3-1
4. OIL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-4-1
5. UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH AND INPUT SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-5-1
6. REVERSE CLUTCH AND OVERDRIVE CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-6-1
7. OVERDRIVE PLANETARY CARRIER
<F4A41, F4A42 without ONE-WAY CLUTCH> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-7-1
7a. PLANETARY CARRIER ASSEMBLY
<F4A42 with ONE-WAY CLUTCH, F4A51> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-7a-1
8. LOW-REVERSE BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-8-1
9. SECOND BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-9-1
10. OUTPUT SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-10-1
11. TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR
<F4A41 up to Dec. 1997, F4A42 up to Dec. 1997> . . . . . . . . . . 23A-11-1
12. DIFFERENTIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-12-1
13. VALVE BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-13-1
14. SPEEDOMETER GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-14-1
15. DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A-15-1

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NOTES

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Specifications 23A-1-2a
MODEL 2001
Speedometer
Transmission model Final gear ratio Vehicle model Engine model
gear ratio

F4A42-1-NZA1 4.406 N63W 4G63

F4A42-2-JZB2 4.041 N64W 4G64

F4A41-1-J8A 31/36 4.041 CJ4A 4G92

F4A42-1-J8A 31/36 4.041 DG5A 4G93

EUR F4A41-1-N7A 30/36 4.406 DA1A 4G92

F4A42-1-J7A 30/36 4.041 DA2A 4G93

F4A42-1-J6A 29/36 4.041 EA2A, W 4G63

F4A42-2-F6B 29/36 3.769 EA3A, W 4G64

F4A42-2-F6B1 29/36 3.769 EA5A, W 6A13

F4A42-1-JZA 4.041 EA2W 4G63

F4A42-2-JZB1 4.041 N84W 4G64

F4A42-2-FZB2 3.769 N84W 4G64

F4A41-1-J8A 31/36 4.041 CJ4A 4G92

EXP F4A41-1-J8A1 31/36 4.041 CJ2A 4G15

F4A41-1-J8A 31/36 4.041 CJ4A 4G92

F4A42-1-JZA2 4.041 EA1A 4G93

F4A42-1-JZA 4.041 EA2A 4G63

F4A42-1-FZB 3.769 EA5A 6A13

F4A41-1-M8A1 31/36 4.042 CJ2A 4G15

MMAL F4A42-1-J8A1 31/36 4.041 CJ5A 4G93

F4A42-2-JZB1 4.041 N84W 4G64

MODEL 2002
Speedometer
Transmission model Final gear ratio Vehicle model Engine model
gear ratio

F4A41-1-NZA2 4.406 DG3A 4G15-S4

EUR F4A41-1-NZA 4.406 DA1A 4G92-S4

F4A42-1-NZA3 4.406 DG5A, DA2A 4G93-GDI

F4A42-1-JZA2 4.041 EA1A 4G93-S4

F4A42-1-JZA 4.041 EA2A, W 4G63-S4

EXP
F4A42-2-FZB 3.769 EA5A 6A13-S4

F4A42-1-JZA1 4.041 EA7A 4G94-GDI

MMAL F4A42-2-JZB 4.041 CS6A 4G94-GDI

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23A-1-2b AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Specifications

MODEL 2003
Speedometer
Transmission model Final gear ratio Vehicle model Engine model
gear ratio

F4A41-1-NZA 4.406 DA1A 4G92-S4

F4A42-1-JZA3 4.041 DA2A 4G93-GDI

EUR F4A41-1-NZA2 4.406 DG3A 4G18-S4

F4A42-1-NZA2 4.406 DG5A 4G93-S4

F4A42-2-JZB2 4.041 N84W 4G64-GDI

F4A42-2-JZB1 4.041 N84W 4G64-S4

EXP
F4A42-2-FZB2 3.769 N84W 4G64-GDI

MMAL F4A42-2-JZB1 4.041 N84W 4G64-S4

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Specifications 23A-1-2c
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items F4A41 F4A42-1 F4A42-2 F4A51

Torque converter type 3-element, 3-element, 3-element, 3-element,

1-stage, 2-phase 1-stage, 2-phase 1-stage, 2-phase 1-stage, 2-phase
type type type type

Transmission type 4-speed forward, 4-speed forward, 4-speed forward, 4-speed forward,
1-speed reverse 1-speed reverse 1-speed reverse 1-speed reverse

1st 2.842 2.842 2.842 2.842

2nd 1.529 1.529 1.529 1.495

Gear ratio 3rd 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000

4th 0.712 0.712 0.712 0.731

Reverse 2.480 2.480 2.480 2.720

Number of underdrive clutch 3 4 4 4

disc

Number of overdrive clutch 3 4 4 4

disc

Number of reverse clutch 2 2 2 2

disc

Number of low-reverse 4 5 6 6
brake disc

Number of second brake 2 3 3 4

disc

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23A-1-2d AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Specifications

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items Standard value

Output shaft preload mm 0.01 0.09

Brake reaction plate end play mm 0 0.16

F4A41 1.05 1.51

Low-reverse brake end play mm F4A42-1 1.35 1.81

F4A51, F4A42-2 1.65 2.11

F4A41 0.49 0.95

Second brake end play mm F4A42 0.79 1.25

F4A51 1.09 1.55

Underdrive sun gear end play mm 0.25 0.45

Input shaft end play mm 0.70 1.45

Differential case end play mm F4A41 0.045 0.165

Differential case preload mm F4A42, F4A51 0.045 0.105

F4A41 1.2 1.4

Underdrive clutch end play mm
F4A42, F4A51 1.6 1.8

Reverse and overdrive clutch return spring retainer end play mm 0 0.09

F4A41 1.2 1.4

Overdrive clutch end play mm
F4A42, F4A51 1.6 1.8

Reverse clutch end play mm 1.5 1.7

Backlash between differential side gear and pinion mm 0.025 0.150

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Specifications 23A-1-9
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Items Nm
Transmission Roll stopper bracket 70
Wiring harness bracket 23
Control cable bracket 23
Eye bolt 31
Oil cooler feed tube (to transmission case) 10
Oil cooler feed tube (to roll stopper bracket) 11
Oil filter <Externally mounted> 12
Input shaft speed sensor 11
Output shaft speed sensor 11
Manual control lever 22
Inhibitor switch 11
Speedometer gear <If equipped> 5
Sealing cap <Type without speedometer gear> 5
Valve body cover 11
Valve body mounting bolt 11
Fluid temperature sensor 11
Manual control shaft detent 6
Rear cover 23
Torque converter housing 48
Oil pump <up to Mar. 2000> 23
Oil pump <from Apr. 2000> 29
Transfer drive gear bearing 19
<F4A41 up to Dec. 1997, F4A42 up to Dec. 1997>
Transfer drive gear bearing <F4A41 from Jan. 1998, F4A42-1 34
from Jan. 1998, F4A42-2 with one-way clutch, F4A51>
Output shaft lock nut 170
Output shaft bearing retainer <F4A41 up to Mar. 2000, F4A42 23
up to Mar. 2000>
Output shaft bearing retainer <F4A41 from Apr. 2000, F4A42 29
from Apr. 2000>
Output shaft bearing retainer <F4A51> 54

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Items Nm

Components Transfer drive gear lock nut 195

<F4A41 up to Dec. 1997, F4A42 up to Dec. 1997>
Differential drive gear 135
Valve body 11
Solenoid valve support 6
Plate 6

SEALANTS
Items Specified sealant
Rear cover Mitsubishi genuine sealant Part No. MD974421 or equivalent
Torque converter housing Mitsubishi genuine sealant Part No. MD974421 or equivalent
Valve body cover Mitsubishi genuine sealant Part No. MD974421 or equivalent

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Special Tools 23A-2-5

Tool Number Name Use

MD998917 Bearing remover Removal of output shaft taper roller bearing
(except F4A51)

MD998924 Spring compressor ! Removal and installation of low-reverse

retainer brake snap ring
! Measurement of underdrive clutch and
overdrive clutch end plays

MD999590 Spring compressor Removal and installation of overdrive clutch

snap ring

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission 23A-3-5b

30

28 Apply automatic
transmission fluid to
29 all moving parts
before installation.

24
20 19
27 23
26 11 Nm

21

22

25
11 Nm

18
17

17. Fluid temperature sensor* 24. Second brake retainer oil seal
18. Valve body 25. Accumulator piston
19. Steel ball 26. Accumulator spring
20. Gasket 27. Accumulator spring
21. Snap ring 28. Manual control lever shaft roller
22. Solenoid valve harness 29. Manual control lever shaft
23. Strainer 30. Parking pawl rod

*: Not applicable to type with solenoid

valve harness incorporating fluid
temperature sensor

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23A-3-5c AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission

Apply automatic
transmission fluid to
all moving parts
before installation.

34
41
42
32 43
33 39

38
40
31

35

37
36
23 Nm <up to Mar. 2000>
29 Nm <from Apr. 2000>
48 Nm

48 Nm

31. Torque converter housing 38. Thrust washer #1

32. Differential <F4A41> 39. Underdrive clutch and input shaft
33. Spacer <F4A41> 40. Thrust bearing #2
34. Differential <F4A42-1> 41. Underdrive clutch hub
35. Oil filter 42. Outer race <F4A42-1>
36. Oil pump 43. Spacer <F4A42-1>
37. Gasket

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission 23A-3-5d
No. of Brake Discs and Plates

Brake Model Brake Disc Brake Plate

Low-reverse F4A41 4 3
brake
F4A42-1 5 4

Second F4A41 2 1
brake
F4A42-1 3 2

67

69
170 Nm
86
89 84 83
66
87 88 65
90
92
68
23 Nm <up to Mar. 2000>
29 Nm <from Apr. 2000> 70 23 Nm
78
85 91
80 71
79
81 45 46
47
73
51
82
76 54
34 Nm 44
72 57 55 48
74 77
56 50
75 49
59 52
53

Apply automatic
58 transmission fluid to
all moving parts
61 before installation.
60
64
63
62

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23A-3-5g AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission

30

28 Apply automatic
transmission fluid to
29 all moving parts
before installation.

24
20 19
27 23
26 11 Nm

21

22

25
11 Nm

18
17

17. Fluid temperature sensor* 24. Second brake retainer oil seal
18. Valve body 25. Accumulator piston
19. Steel ball 26. Accumulator spring
20. Gasket 27. Accumulator spring
21. Snap ring 28. Manual control lever shaft roller
22. Solenoid valve harness 29. Manual control lever shaft
23. Strainer 30. Parking pawl rod

*: Not applicable to type with solenoid

valve harness incorporating fluid
temperature sensor

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission 23A-3-5h

Apply automatic
transmission fluid to
all moving parts
before installation.

32 39

40 37
41
36
38
31

33

35
34
48 Nm
23 Nm <up to Mar. 2000>
29 Nm <from Apr. 2000>

48 Nm

31. Torque converter housing 37. Underdrive clutch and input shaft
32. Differential 38. Thrust bearing #2
33. Oil filter 39. Underdrive clutch hub
34. Oil pump 40. Outer race
35. Gasket 41. Spacer
36. Thrust washer #1

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23A-3-5i AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission

61

63

170 Nm 59
60
82
85 80 79
84
83 23 Nm
86 62
88

23 Nm <up to Mar. 2000>

29 Nm <from Apr. 2000> 65 64
72 44
73 43
87 75 74
81 49
76
77

52 45
42
67 71 53 46
54 48
78 47
70 34 Nm 55 50
68
66 57
69 51

Apply automatic
transmission fluid to
all moving parts
before installation.
56

58
TFA2048

42. Rear cover 66. Parking pawl shaft

43. Thrust race #8 67. Spacer
44. Seal ring 68. Parking pawl spring
45. Input shaft rear bearing 69. Parking roller support shaft
46. Thrust bearing #7 70. Parking pawl
47. Reverse and overdrive clutch 71. Parking roller support
48. Thrust bearing #6 72. Snap ring
49. Overdrive clutch hub 73. One-way clutch inner race
50. Thrust bearing #5 74. O-ring
51. Planetary reverse sun gear 75. Spring retainer
52. Snap ring 76. Return spring
53. Second brake piston 77. Low-reverse brake piston
54. Return spring 78. Transfer drive gear
55. Pressure plate 79. Cap
56. Second brake disc 80. Lock nut
57. Second brake plate 81. Output shaft
58. Planetary carrier assembly 82. Taper roller bearing
59. Snap ring 83. Collar
60. Reaction plate 84. Outer race
61. Snap ring 85. Spacer
62. Low-reverse brake disc 86. Snap ring
63. Low-reverse brake plate 87. Outer race
64. Pressure plate 88. Transmission case
65. Wave spring
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23A-3-5k AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission

28
Apply automatic
26 transmission fluid to
27 all moving parts
before installation.

22 17
18
24 21

11 Nm
25 19

20
23

11 Nm
16
15
TFA1981

15. Fluid temperature sensor* 22. Second brake retainer oil seal
16. Valve body 23. Accumulator piston
17. Steel ball 24. Accumulator spring
18. Gasket 25. Accumulator spring
19. Snap ring 26. Manual control lever shaft roller
20. Solenoid valve harness 27. Manual control lever shaft
21. Strainer 28. Parking pawl rod

*: Not applicable to type with solenoid

valve harness incorporating fluid
temperature sensor

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission 23A-3-5l

Apply automatic
transmission fluid to
all moving parts
before installation.

30 37

38 35
39
29
34
36

31

32 33
48 Nm
23 Nm <up to Mar. 2000>
29 Nm <from Apr. 2000>

48 Nm

29. Torque converter housing 35. Underdrive clutch and input shaft
30. Differential 36. Thrust bearing #2
31. Oil filter 37. Underdrive clutch hub
32. Oil pump 38. Outer race
33. Gasket 39. Spacer
34. Thrust washer #1

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission 23A-3-7
(9) Remove the speedometer gear or sealing cap.

(10)Remove the valve body cover.

(11)Remove the manual control shaft detent spring and the

Manual control Manual control shaft
detent spring manual control shaft detent. <Model 1996>
shaft detent

Remove the manual control shaft detent. <from Model

Manual control 1997>
shaft detent

TFA1877

(12)Disconnect the solenoid valve harness from the valve

body by undoing the fluid temperature sensor (only in
the harness that incorporates the sensor) and all the
connectors.

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23A-3-8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission

(13)Remove the valve body mounting bolts (28 pieces).

(14)Remove the fluid temperature sensor. (This step is
unnecessary if the sensor is incorporated in the solenoid
valve harness).
Caution
Make sure that the manual control lever and the inhibitor
switch are removed.

Fluid temper-
ature sensor TFA1387

(15)Remove the valve body, gasket and the steel balls (2

Steel balls pieces).
Caution
Do not lose the steel balls (2 pieces).

(16)Remove the snap ring, and then remove the solenoid

valve harness.

Second brake (17)Remove the strainer and the second brake retainer oil
retainer oil seal seal.
Strainer

(18)Remove each accumulator piston and spring.

No. Name
1 For low-reverse brake
2 For underdrive clutch
3 For second brake
4 For overdrive clutch
4
2 3
1
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23A-3-32 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Transmission

(75)Install the fluid temperature sensor. (This step is

unnecessary if the sensor is incorporated in the solenoid
valve harness).
(76)Install the 28 mounting bolts of the valve body.

Fluid temper-
ature sensor TFA1387

(77)Attach the solenoid valve harness to the valve body by

connecting the fluid temperature sensor (only in the
harness that incorporates the sensor) and all the
2 1 connectors.

3 4 No. Parts to be connected Cable Connector

colour housing
colour
5
1 Underdrive solenoid valve White, Black
red, red
6 2 Overdrive solenoid valve Orange, Black
red
3 Low-reverse solenoid valve Brown, Milky
yellow white
4 Second solenoid valve Green, Milky
red, red white
5 Damper clutch control Blue, Black
solenoid valve yellow,
yellow
6* Fluid temperature sensor Black, red Black
*: Not applicable to type with solenoid valve harness incorporating
fluid temperature sensor

(78)Install the manual control shaft detent spring and detent.

Manual control Manual control
shaft detent shaft detent spring <Model 1996>

Install the manual control shaft detent. <from Model 1997>

Manual control
shaft detent

TFA1877
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 Planetary Carrier Assembly <F4A42
23A-7a-2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) with One-way Clutch, F4A51>

#B$ ONE-WAY CLUTCH INSTALLATION

One-way clutch
Insert the one-way clutch into the overdrive annulus gear
Output so that the arrow points to the output planetary carrier side.
planetary
carrier

Overdrive
annulus
gear

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (EW) Output Shaft 23A-10-1
10. OUTPUT SHAFT 23302210019

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Lubricate all internal
parts with automatic 2
transmission fluid during
reassembly.

Disassembly steps
$A# #C$ 1. Transfer driven gear
2. Bearing retainer
#B$ 3. Outer race
$B# #A$ 4. Taper roller bearing
5. Output shaft

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

MD998917 $A# TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR REMOVAL
(except F4A51)

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 SERVICE BULLETIN QUALITY INFORMATION ANALYSIS
OVERSEAS SERVICE DEPT. MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

SERVICE BULLETIN No.: MSB-99E23-002

Date: 1999-12-15 <Model> <M/Y>
Subject: CHANGE IN TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR (EC) COLT (CJ0A) 98-10
(EC) LANCER (CK0A) 98-10
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (EC) CARISMA 98-10
Group: AUTOMATIC Draft No.: 99TA532414 (EC) GALANTE (EA0) 98-10
TRANSAXLE (EC) SPACE RUNNER 98-10
INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL (N61W) 98-10
CAR (EC) SPACE WAGON
ADMINISTRATION T.NITTA - PROJECT LEADER (N84W)
OFFICE AFTER SALES SERVICE & CS PROMOTION

1. Description:
With change in shape of the lock nut, the transfer drive gear has been changed to that which
cannot be disassembled. Accordingly, the applicable transfer drive gear service procedure has
been added.

2. Applicable Manuals:
Manual Pub. No. Language Page(s)
Front Wheel Drive Automatic PWEE9514-D (English) 23A-11-1
Transmission (E-W) PWES9515-D (Spanish)
Workshop Manual PWEF9516-D (French)
PWEG9517-D (German)
PWED9518-D (Dutch)
PWEW9519-D (Swedish)
3. Effective Date:
From January 1998
Effective Model: GM6015

4. Details:
Shape of lock nut

Old New
 Transfer Drive Gear
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) <F4A41, F4A42> 23A-11-1

11. TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR <F4A41, F4A42>

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Apply automatic
transmission fluid
to all moving parts
before installation.

Hexagonal lock nut type only

<Added> TFA1376

Disassembly steps
BA B
A 1. Lock nut
2. Transfer drive gear bearing
3. Transfer drive gear

DISSASEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

ALOCK NUT REMOVAL
(1) Pull up the turning stopper of the lock nut.

TFA1539

2
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SERVICE BULLETIN No.: MSB-99E23-003REV

2000-05-31 <Model> <M/Y>

Subject: DELETION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALL MODELS 99-99
EXTERNAL OIL FILTER
Group: AUTOMATIC Draft No.: 99AT610110
TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL
CAR
ADMINISTRATIO T.NITTA - PROJECT LEADER
OFFICE AFTER SALES SERVICE & CS PROMOTION

1. Description:
On the front engine front wheel drive (E-W) cars, the external oil filter for the automatic
transmission has been deleted.
Deletion of the external oil filter makes it unnecessary to regularly replace the oil filter.

<Deleted>

2. Applicable Models:
F4A41, F4A42, F4A51, F5A42, F5A51
W4A41, W4A42, W4A51, W5A42, W5A51

3. Effective Date:
From October 5, 1999 (KN0310) <revised>
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SERVICE BULLETIN No.: MSB-99E23-503

Date: 1999-12-15 <Model> <M/Y>
Subject: CHANGES IN AND CORRECTION TO FRONT (EC) SPACE 99-10
WHEEL DRIVE A/T WORKSHOP MANUAL WAGON (N84W) 99-10
Group: AUTOMATIC Draft No.: 99TA532317 (EC) GALANT
TRANSAXLE (EA0)
CORRECTION INTERNATIONAL
CAR
ADMINISTRATION T.NITTA - PROJECT LEADER
OFFICE AFTER SALES SERVICE & CS
PROMOTION

1. Description:
On the cars equipped with automatic transmission with one-way clutch, the following modifications
have been made.

Modification A: The 1999 transmission models (F4A42 with one way clutch for 2.4-liter and 2.5
liter engine equipped cars) have been added.

Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service
procedures for the low-reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the
one-way clutch.
(1) The special tool has been added.
(2) The transmission diasassembly/reassembly procedures have been
changed.
(3) The overdrive planetary carrier disassembly/reassembly procedures have
been changed to the planetary carrier assembly reassembly/disassembly
procedures

Modification C: On all the models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the service
procedures for the low-reverse brake have been corrected due to addition of the
one-way clutch.
(1) The transmission disassembly/ reassembly procedures have been
corrected.
(2) The overdrive planetary carrier disassembly/reassembly procedures have
been corrected to the planetary carrier assembly reassembly/disassembly
procedures

Modification D: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the number of the
transfer drive gear mounting bolts has been changed from 4 to 7.

Modification E: On all the models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the four bolts for
mounting the transfer drive gear have been corrected to the eight bolts.

Modification F: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the transfer drive gear
tightening torque has been changed from 19 Nm to 34 Nm.
2. Applicable Manuals:
Manual Pub. No. Language Page(s)
Front Wheel Drive Automatic PWEE9514-D (English) 23A-1-2, 23A-1-9,
Transmission (E-W) PWES9515-D (Spanish) 23A-2-4, 23A-3-4,
Workshop Manual PWEF9516-D (French) 23A-3-5d,23A-3-13,
PWEG9517-D (German) 23A-3-15, 23A-3-17,
PWED9518-D (Dutch) 23A-3-21, 23A-3-23,
PWEW9519-D (Swedish) 23A-7-1
3. Effective Date:
All models of Space Wagon (N84W):
From the first production car for Modifications B, D and F.

From December 1, 1998 for Modifications B.

Effective Model: JD2563
From January 1, 1998 for Modifications D and F.
Effective Model: GM6015

4. Details:

Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission (E-W) Workshop Manual, page 1-14
23A-2-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Special Tools

Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
The special tool has been added.
Tool Number Name Use
MD998823 Installer adapter (48) Installation of output shaft tape roller
bearing <F4A41, F4A42>, transfer
drive gear <F4A41, F4A42>.

MD998824 Installer adapter (50) Installation of transfer drive gear

<F4A51>, differential taper roller
bearing <F4A51>.

MD998827 Installer adapter (56) Installation of output shaft tape roller

bearing <F4A51>.

MD998829 Installer adapter (60) Installation of transfer drive gear

<F4A41, F4A42>.

MD998907 Spring compressor Removal and installation of

underdrive clutch snap ring.

MD998913 Dial gauge extension Measurement of low-reverse brake

and second brake end plays.

MD998917 Bearing remover Removal of output shaft taper roller

bearing.

MD998924 Spring compressor retainer Removal and installation of low-

reverse brake snap ring.
Measurement of underdrive
clutch and overdrive clutch end
plays.
MD999590 Spring compressor Removal and installation of overdrive
clutch snap ring.

MD998903 Spring compressor Removal and installation of

one-way clutch inner race snap
ring <F4A42>.

<Added>

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23A-3-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission

Modification B: On some models equipped with the No. of Brake Discs and Plates
F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the
Brake Model Brake disc Brake plate
low-reverse brake have been changed due to
Low-reverse F4A41 4 3
addition of the one-way clutch.
F4A42 5 4
Second brake F4A41 2 1
Modification F: On some models equipped with the
F4A42 3 2
F4A42 transmission, the transfer drive gear
tightening torque has been changed from 19 Nm to
34 Nm.
<Added>

One way
clutch inner
O-Ring race

<Incorrect>
<Correct>
34 Nm

Apply automatic
transmission fluid
to all moving parts
before installation.
<Correct>

<Incorrect> TFA1979

Planetary
carrier
assembly

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission 23A-3-5d

Modification C: On all the models equipped with the F4A51

transmission, the service procedures for the low-reverse brake
have been corrected due to addition of the one-way clutch.
The transmission disassembly/reassembly procedures
have been corrected.
The overdrive planetary carrier disassembly/reassembly
procedures have been corrected to the planetary carrier
assembly reassembly/disassembly procedures.

<Incorrect>
Apply automatic
transmission fluid
to all moving parts
before installation.

<Correct>
TFA1997

Planetary carrier
assembly

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission 23A-3-13
Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
Modification C: On some models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.

(45) Remove the pressure plate, brake discs and brake plate(s).
No. of brake discs and plates
Model Brake disc Brake plate Pressure plate
F4A41 2 1 1
F4A42 3 2 1
F4A51 4 3 1
TFA1402

(46) Remove the overdrive planetary carrier. <Incorrect>

Planetary carrier assembly

<Correct>
TFA1403

(47) Remove the output planetary carrier and the thrust bearing #4.

TFA1404

(48) Remove the underdrive sun gear and the thrust bearing #3 from the
output planetary carrier.
Thrust bearing #3

TFA1405

(49) Remove the snap ring.

<Deleted>

TFA1406

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission 23A-3-15
Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
Modification D: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the number of the transfer drive
gear mounting bolts has been changed from 4 to 7.

(55) Remove the two parking roller support shaft, and then remove the
parking pawl case and parking roller support.

TFA1422
<Incorrect> <Deleted>
(56) Use the special tool to remove the snap ring.
(57) Remove the one-way clutch inner race <F4A51>, O-ring <F4A51>,
spring retainer, return spring and the low-reverse brake piston.

<Correct>

TFA1423

TFA2242

<Correct>
TFA1983 7

(58) Remove the transfer drive gear mounting bolts (4 pieces F4A41
F4A42, 8 pieces F4A51). <Incorrect>
NOTE <F4A51><Deleted>
Remove four mounting bolts. Then, turn the gear 1/8 turn (45) and
remove the remaining four bolts.
<Incorrect> <Incorrect>

Four or three
TFA1424
<Correct>

(59) Remove the transfer drive gear.

TFA1425

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission 23A-3-17
Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.

REASSEMBLY
<Correct>
Caution
1. Never reuse the gasket, O-ring, oil seal etc. Always replace with
a new one when reassembling.
2. Never use grease other than blue petrolatum jelly and white
Vaseline.
3. Apply ATF to friction components, rotating parts, and sliding
parts before installation. Immerse a new clutch disc or brake
TFA1422 disc in ATF for at least two hours before assembling them.
4. Never apply sealant or adhesive to gaskets.
5. When replacing a bushing, replace the assembly which it
belongs to.
6. Never use any cloth gloves or any rags during reassembly. Use
TFA2242
nylon cloth or paper towels if you need to use something.
7. Change the oil in the cooler system.

(1) Use the special tool to tap the differential bearing outer race in the
transmission case. <F4A42, F4A51>

Model Special tools No.

F4A42 MB990935, MB990938
or
F4A51 MB990936, MB990938

TFA1506

(2) Use the special tool to tap the differential bearing outer race in the
transmission case.
(3) Install the used spacer and snap ring.

TFA1507

(4) Install the low-reverse brake piston, return spring and one-way
clutch inner race <F4A51>, transfer drive gear <F4A51> , O-ring
<F4A51>, spring retainer.
(5) Use the special tools to install the snap ring.
<Deleted>
<Deleted>

TFA1423

<Incorrect>

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission 23A-3-21
Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-reverse
brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
Modification C: On all the models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the service procedures for the low-reverse
brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
Modification D: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the number of the transfer drive gear
mounting bolts has been changed from 4 to 7.
Modification E: On some models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the four bolts for mounting the transfer drive
gear have been corrected to the eight bolts.

(22) Use the special tool to install the transfer drive gear.

<Correct>
Seven mounting bolts (F4A42) and
eight mounting bolts (F4A51)

TFA1561

(23) Tighten the four mounting bouts of the transfer drive gear to the
specified torque. <Incorrect>

TFA1424

Parking pawl shaft (24) Install the parking pawl, spacer, and spring. Then install the parking
pawl shaft.

TFA1513

Parking roller support (25) Install the parking roller support, and then the two parking roller
shaft support shafts.

<Deleted>

TFA1514

(26) Install the underdrive sun gear and thrust bearing #3 to the output
planetary carrier.

Caution
Be careful about the installation direction of the thrust bearing.

TFA1543
Thrust bearing #3

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Transmission 23A-3-23
Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
Modification C: On all the models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.

(27) Install the output planetary carrier and thrust bearing #4.

Thrust bearing#4 Caution

Be careful about the installation direction of the thrust bearing.

TFA1544

(28) Install the overdrive planetary drive.

<Incorrect>
<Deleted>
Planetary carrier assembly
<Correct>

TFA1403

(29) Install the planetary reverse sun gear.

TFA1399

(30) Install the wave spring.

TFA1410

(31) Install the pressure plate, brake disc, and brake plate.

Number of brake discs and plates

Model Brake disc Brake plate Pressure plate
F4A41 4 3 1
F4A42-1 5 4 1
F4A42-2, F4A51 6 5 1
TFA1536

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Overdrive Planetary Carrier 23A-7-1
Modification B: On some models equipped with the F4A42 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.
Modification C: On all the models equipped with the F4A51 transmission, the service procedures for the low-
reverse brake have been changed due to addition of the one-way clutch.

7. OVERDRIVE PLANETARY CARRIER 23302150014

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Lubricate all internal

parts with automatic
transmission fluid
during reassembly

TFA1372

Disassembly steps
1. Snap ring
2. Overdrive planetary carrier
3. Overdrive annulus gear

<Replace by the following page>

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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E-W) Planetary carrier assembly

1999 transmission models (F4A42 with one-way clutch for 2.4-liter and 2.5-liter engine equipped cars)
added.
7. PLANETARY CARRIER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Lubricate all internal

parts with automatic
transmission fluid
during reassembly

TFA2042

Disassembly steps 6. Under drive sun gear

1. Stopper plate A
7. Thrust bearing #4
B 2. One-way clutch 8. Snap ring
3. Snap ring 9. Over drive planetary carrier
4. Output planetary carrier 10. Over drive annulus gear
A 5. Thrust bearing #3

Thrust bearing #4 REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

Thrust bearing #3 A THRUST BEARING #3 AND THRUST BEARING #4
INSTALLATION
Check the installation direction of thrust bearings number 3 and 4, and
install them as shown.
Caution
Be careful about the installation direction of the thrust bearings

TFA2043

B ONE-WAY CLUTCH INSTALLATION

Insert the one-way clutch into the over drive annulus gear so that the
arrow points to the output planetary carrier side.

Installation direction

TFA2044

<Correct>
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 SERVICE BULLETIN
QUALITY INFORMATION ANALYSIS
OVERSEAS SERVICE DEPT. MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

SERVICE BULLETIN No.: MSB-00E23-002

Date: 2001-02-28 <Model> <M/Y>

Subject: ADOPTION OF SOLENOID VALVE HARNESS ALL 01-01
WITH INTEGRAL TYPE OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
Group: AUTOMATIC Draft No.: 00AT600310
TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL
CAR
ADMINISTRATION T.MASAKI MANAGER
OFFICE TECHNICAL SERVICE PLANNING

1. Description:
For the automatic transmission on the front-engine front-wheel (E-W) drive cars, the solenoid
valve harness with a separate type oil temperature sensor has been changed to that with an
integral type oil temperature.
2. Applicable Automatic Transmission Models:
F4A41, F4A42, F4A51, F5A42, F5A51,
W4A41, W4A42, W4A51, W5A42, W5A51
3. Interchangeability:
Not interchangeable
4. Effective Date (Effective Model):
From September 10, 2000
5. Change Details:

New Old

Oil temperature sensor