Gearbox removal & installation: Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.3 1999 (4G13)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.3, 16V

• Opens: coolant, gearbox oil
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• Remove the power steering pump but do not disconnect the lines
• Remove the air-conditioning compressor but do not disconnect

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 18 workshop diagrams for 4G13

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal
2. Unclip the connector
3. Run the engine for at least 5 seconds
4. Turn the ignition off
5. Disconnect the battery

6. Drain the gearbox oil
7. Drain the cooling system
8. Remove the bonnet
9. Remove the engine lower cover
10. Remove the air filter and the air inlet hose
11. Disconnect the oxygen sensor
12. Use a special tool:
13. Remove the front exhaust pipe
14. Disconnect the accelerator cable
15. Disconnect the vacuum hose
16. Disconnect the engine wiring loom
17. Disconnect the connectors
18. Disconnect the earth cables
19. Disconnect the heater hoses
20. Disconnect the fuel feed and return lines
21. Remove the ancillary drive belt(s)
22. Support the engine
23. Remove the right-hand engine support
24. Remove the power steering pump but do not disconnect the lines
25. Remove the power steering pump bracket
26. Vehicles with air conditioning:
27. Remove the air-conditioning compressor but do not disconnect
28. All vehicles:
29. Disconnect the reversing light switch from the gearbox
30. Remove the starter motor
31. Remove the clutch slave cylinder
32. Remove the engine/gearbox upper bolts
33. Remove the gearbox support
34. Disconnect the brake hoses from the suspension strut
35. Disconnect the steering arm ball joints from the wheel bearing housings
36. Disconnect the lower arm ball joints
37. Disconnect the anti-roll bar ball joints
38. Remove the cross member under the gearbox
39. Disconnect the left-hand drive shaft from the gearbox
40. Remove the locking pin
41. Disconnect the right-hand drive shaft from the gearbox
42. Remove the clutch cover
43. Remove the engine/gearbox lower attaching bolts
44. Disconnect the alternator electrical connections
45. Disconnect the remaining wiring, lines and hoses between the engine/gearbox and the bodywork
46. Disconnect the engine supports
47. Lift the engine out of the vehicle

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