🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mitsubishi Model: Transmissions Year Range: 1996-2005 Codes Transmission Codes Covered: F4M21, F5M21, F5M22, F5M31, F5M33, W5M31, W5M33, KM182, W5MG1, W6MG1 (FF Manual), F3A2, F4A2, F4A3, W4A3 (FF Automatic), R4M21, R5M21, V5M21 (Up to 2000), V5MT1, R5M3, V5M3, R5M21, V5M21 (From 2001) (FR Manual), R4AW2, V4AW2, R4AW3, V4AW3, V4AW4, R4A51, V4A51, V5A51 (FR Automatic), F5MR1, F5MR2, F5MR3, F5M41, F5M42, W5M42, F5M51 (FF E-W Manual), F4A4, F4A5 (FF E-W Automatic) 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Position: A vital resource for owners and technicians maintaining Mitsubishi vehicles from the late 1990s through the early 2000s. Addresses a significant period of Mitsubishi's transmission development across various platforms. Target Audience: Mitsubishi vehicle owners performing DIY repairs, independent repair shops, and professional dealerships seeking accurate factory service information. Competitive Analysis Competitive Analysis: This manual provides factory-level detail, which is often superior to aftermarket guides. Its comprehensive nature across multiple transmission types for a decade of production offers significant value compared to specialized or incomplete manuals. Key Features Key Features: Official factory content, step-by-step repair procedures, exploded diagrams, troubleshooting flowcharts, detailed technical specifications, multi-language support, and instant digital access. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage Areas: All Mitsubishi models equipped with the listed transmission types from 1996 to 2005, covering all engines, trim levels, and transmission variants. Page Count Page Count: Not specified, but described as 'COMPLETE' and 'INTACT'. Manual Type Manual Type: Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual Language Language: English, Spanish, Swedish Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Systems Covered: Manual Transmissions (FF and FR layouts), Automatic Transmissions (FF and FR layouts). Includes all components, sub-assemblies, and related systems for each transmission type. Related Systems Covered: Includes information on clutch assemblies, flywheels, drive shafts, differential components integrated within transaxles, shift linkages, and basic electrical troubleshooting for sensors and solenoids related to transmission operation. Electrical Component Coverage: Details the function and testing of transmission-related electrical components, including speed sensors, range sensors (PRNDL), solenoids for gear selection and hydraulic control (automatics), and wiring diagrams for TCM (Transmission Control Module) communication. Procedures Included Procedures Included: Complete disassembly and reassembly, component inspection, repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic procedures, fluid changes, seal replacement, clutch system integration (for manuals), torque specifications, and routine maintenance. Diagnostic Procedures: Detailed diagnostic flowcharts for identifying common transmission faults, including symptom-based troubleshooting, electrical testing of solenoids and sensors, and internal component checks. Adjustment Procedures: Includes procedures for adjusting clutch pedal free play (manuals), shift cable or linkage adjustments, and potentially electronic calibration procedures for automatic transmission control units. Technical Depth Technical Depth: Comprehensive, ranging from basic maintenance and fluid checks to advanced diagnostics, detailed component overhaul, and complete transmission rebuilds. Suitable for both DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics. Torque Specifications: Provides precise torque values for all critical fasteners, bolts, and nuts during assembly and disassembly to ensure proper component seating and prevent damage. Special Tools Required: Lists any specific Mitsubishi-required special tools or equipment needed for certain repair or diagnostic procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format: PDF Accessibility: Instant download via link provided after payment, accessible with Adobe PDF Reader. Print Quality Print Quality: Printable without restriction, with high-quality diagrams and easy-to-read text. Binding Type Binding Type: Digital Download (PDF) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Primary Engine Note: This manual focuses specifically on transmissions. While it references engines for context, detailed engine specifications (displacement, HP, torque) are not the primary subject but are implied for proper transmission integration. Engine Compatibility: The manual covers transmissions used across various Mitsubishi engine displacements and configurations common in the 1996-2005 model years (e.g., 4-cylinder, V6 engines found in models like Lancer, Eclipse, Galant, Montero Sport). Performance Performance Note: Performance figures are indirectly addressed through the operational characteristics and specifications of the transmissions covered. The manual helps ensure optimal transmission performance. Fuel System Fuel System Note: Not directly covered, as this is a transmission-specific manual. Fuel system information would be found in a vehicle-specific service manual. 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission Types: Manual and Automatic transmissions. Drive Layouts: Front Engine Front Drive (FF) and Front Engine Rear Drive (FR) configurations are comprehensively covered, including transaxle designs. Optional Optional Transmission Types: Various configurations of manual and automatic transmissions across different drive layouts (FF - Front Engine Front Drive, FR - Front Engine Rear Drive) and with varying numbers of gears (e.g., 4-speed automatic, 5-speed and 6-speed manuals). Features Transmission Features: Details on clutch operation (manuals), torque converter operation (automatics), gear ratios, lubrication requirements, cooling systems (for automatics), shift control mechanisms, and diagnostic connectors. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Exterior Dimensions Note: Not directly covered. Vehicle dimensions are outside the scope of this transmission-focused manual. Interior Interior Dimensions Note: Not directly covered. Interior dimensions are outside the scope of this transmission-focused manual. Cargo Cargo Dimensions Note: Not...