Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Trans: Overhaul: General Description: Notes
- This automatic transaxle is made up of the following main parts.
- The torque converter employs a 3 element, 1 step, 2 phase lock-up clutch.
- The gear train is made up of 3 multi-plate clutches, 2 multi-plate brakes and 2 planetary gears made up of a sun gear, carrier, pinion gear and annulus gear.
- The cases consist of a converter housing, transaxle case, rear cover and a valve body cover.
- Parts related to oil pressure regulation are the oil pump, which pressurizes the oil; the regulator, which controls the pressure setting; the solenoid valves, which changes the oil pressure with electrical signals; the pressure control valve, which controls the oil pressure coming from the solenoid valve that effects each clutch and brake; each kind of valve, which carry out the retention of the oil pressure through the lines; and finally the valve body, which houses all the valves.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.