Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Program Update (TSB-05-23-003)

WARNING: This page is about the Starion LE, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2005-05-01
Reference number: TSB-05-23-003
Supersedes refnos: TSB-00-23-005

REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROGRAM UPDATE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TSB-05-23-003, Date of Issue: May, 2005

MITSUBISHI:	All models equipped with F4A2, F4A3, F4A4, or F4A5 automatic transmission
GROUP:	23 - Automatic Transmission

Superceded Bulletin(s): TSB-00-23-005

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes TSB-00-23-005, to update the A/T remanufacturer to Auto Craft.

PURPOSE

MMNA requests that dealers identify remanufactured A/T units that fail less than 12 months after installation. Replacement A/T units are shipped with a notice (printed on bright-colored paper) asking if the new unit will replace a remanufactured A/T unit that failed within the terms of the parts warranty. If so, the dealer must complete the A/T Diagnostic Worksheet (included with the new unit) and the information at the bottom of the notice, and fax these documents to MMNA at 714-892-4131.

The dealer will then be contacted within three business days with instructions concerning the disposition of the failed A/T unit. If for some reason you are not contacted within three business days, return the failed A/T unit to Auto Craft Industries (formerly known as CRS) through normal parts channels.

Do not disassemble any failed Auto Craft Industries remanufactured A/T unit that has been installed in the vehicle less than 12 months. These units can be identified by the metal tag bolted to the unit at the oil pan or differential cover. You may remove only the oil pan to examine the contaminants in the pan.

Fig 1: Display Auto Craft

IMPORTANT: Disassembly of a failed remanufactured A/T unit less than 12 months from installation (except for the oil pan and any components removed for installation of the new A/T unit) may result in chargeback to the dealer.

Dealers may overhaul remanufactured A/T units that have been installed in the vehicle over 12 months, original equipment A/T units, and new replacement A/T units if it is considered cost-effective to do so. The quality of the repair and the integrity of the overhauled unit is the dealer's responsibility.

This bulletin contains an A/T Evaluation Chart which are guidelines that dealers should follow when replacing a reman A/T unit. When considering overhauling an A/T unit, refer to the attached photos for inspection criteria.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

All models equipped with F4A2, F4A3, F4A4, or F4A5 automatic transmission

Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Evaluation Flow Chart

Inspect the quality (color and smell) of the fluid, and check for contaminants, such as metal debris, in the A/T oil pan.

To view these photos in color, use MEDIC or view this TSB on the Mitsubishi Dealer Link system.

Fig 3: Identifying Fluid In Acceptable Condition - No Contaminants

Fig 4: Identifying Metal Particles In Pan