Mitsubishi Outlander: Transaxle Control
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Before removing the clock spring connector, refer to GROUP 52B − SRS Air Bag
Service Precautions
and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
Pre-removal operation
- Front floor console assembly removal
Post-installation operation
- Front floor console assembly installation
- Key interlock mechanism check
- Shift lock mechanism check
- Transmission range switch and control cable adjustment

Selector lever assembly and
transaxle control cable assembly
removal steps
- Move the selector lever to the N
position.
- Selector lever knob
- Shift indicator panel
- Key interlock cable connection
(selector lever side)
- transaxle control cable connection
(selector lever side)
- Connectors and harnesses connections
- Selector lever assembly
- Battery and battery tray
- Air Cleaner
- transaxle control cable connection
(transaxle side)
- transaxle control cable
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Leave the ignition switch in the LOCK (OFF) position until
the key interlock cable installation is completed.
1. Move the selector lever to the P position and turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
2. Install the tip of the key interlock cable to the lock cam of the
selector lever assembly, taking care not to twist the inner
cable.
3. Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up
(unlocked).
4. Securely push down the lock guide to lock it.
NOTE: The lock position of the key interlock cable is automatically
adjusted by a spring.

SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY CHECK


CVT Key Interlock and
Shift Lock Mechanisms
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal operation
- Steering column lower cover and side lower panel assembly
removal
- Front floor console assembly removal
Post-installation operation
- Steering column lower cover and side lower panel assembly
installation
- Front floor console assembly installation
- Key interlock mechanism check
- Shift lock mechanism check
- Selector lever operation check

Removal steps
- Key interlock cable connection
(selector lever side)
- Key interlock cable connection
(steering side)
- Key interlock cable
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING
SIDE) REMOVAL
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and then pull the
key interlock cable out from the ignition key cylinder.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING
LOCK CYLINDER SIDE) INSTALLATION
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and then install the
key interlock cable to the ignition key cylinder.
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Leave the ignition switch in the LOCK (OFF) position until
the key interlock cable installation is completed.
1. Move the selector lever to the P position and turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
2. Install the tip of the key interlock cable to the lock cam of the
selector lever assembly, taking care not to twist the inner
cable.
3. Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up
(unlocked).
4. Securely push down the lock guide to lock it.
NOTE: The lock position of the key interlock cable is automatically
adjusted by a spring.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
The parts indicated by the * are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer.
In removal, ensure there is
no damage, clean dust and soiling from bearing and threa
General Information
TRANSAXLE MODELS
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General Specifications
Service Specifications
Fastener Tightenin
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Only use transmission fluid of the specified brand. Use of
transmission fluid other than specified
will impair driveability and CVT endurance, and may lead to bre
SEE MORE:
HOOD DIAGNOSIS
INTRODUCTION TO HOOD DIAGNOSIS
Wind noise at the hood may be caused by improper
hood adjustment.
HOOD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted most of the possible ways
Inspection Procedure 1: TCM cannot communication with scan tool.
TCM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
SYMPTOMS
TCM cannot be turned ON.
PROBABLE CAUSES
Damaged wiring harness and connectors
Malfunction of TCM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check the following connector:
A-18X CVT control relay connector
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