Tools and materials:

* Set of metric wrenches and ratchets
* Transmission jack
* Car stands
* Drain pan
* New transmission pan gasket
* New gear oil

Procedure for removing the Mitsubishi Outlander automatic transmission:

1. Preparing the car

* Place the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
* Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

2. Jacking up the car

* Place stands under the machine under the front lifting points.
*Raise the vehicle high enough to provide access to the transmission.

3. Drain transmission oil

* Install a drain pan under the transmission pan.
* Unscrew the drain plug using a wrench or hex key.
* Allow the transmission oil to drain completely.

4. Disconnecting connectors and hoses

* Disconnect all electrical connectors going to the transmission.
* Disconnect any vacuum hoses or oil pipes connected to the transmission.

5. Disconnecting drive shafts

* Remove the bolts securing the drive shafts to the wheel hubs.
* Pull the drive shafts out of the gearbox.

6. Unscrewing the gearbox fasteners

* Remove all bolts securing the transmission to the engine and frame.

7. Preparing the transmission jack

* Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
* Make sure the jack is securely supporting the transmission.

8. Removing the gearbox

* Slowly lower the transmission jack to lower the transmission.
* Carefully pull the transmission out of the engine compartment.

9. Replacing the pan gasket (optional)

* If the transmission pan is removed, replace the gasket with a new one.

10. Gearbox installation

* Raise the transmission using a transmission jack to the appropriate installation position.
* Carefully insert the transmission into the engine compartment.
* Tighten all bolts securing the transmission.

11. Connection of drive shafts

*Insert the drive shafts into the gearbox.
* Tighten the bolts securing the drive shafts to the wheel hubs.

12. Connecting connectors and hoses

* Reconnect any electrical connectors and vacuum hoses that were disconnected.

13. Filling transmission oil

* Pour transmission oil into the gearbox through the filler hole.
* Check the oil level using the dipstick.

14. Lowering the car

* Lower the vehicle from the stands.
* Install the drain plug and tighten it.

15. Battery connection

* Connect the negative terminal of the battery.

16. Testing

* Start the engine and check the gear shift for proper operation.

Note: Removing the automatic transmission is a complex process and is recommended to be performed by a qualified mechanic unless you have sufficient skill and experience.

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