Mitsubishi Galant workshop service manual

The Mitsubishi Galant is an car produced by Mitsubishi Motors between 1969 plus 2012. The name was extracted within the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous". There have been 9 distinct decades, plus cumulative sales today surpass five million. It started because a compact sedan, yet over the course of its lifetime has evolved into a greater mid-size automobile. Initial creation was just based inside Japan, however, because 1994 the American marketplace has been served by cars assembled at the past Diamond-Star Motors center inside Normal, Illinois.

The initially generation of the vehicle, initially well-known as the Colt Galant, was introduced inside December 1969 at a new Mitsubishi Japanese dealership called Galant Shop. The shape was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring with the influence of aerodynamics found on the silhouette. Three models were accessible, driven by the hot 'Saturn' engine inside 1.3 or 1.5 L designs. 1.4 plus 1.6 litre versions changed these inside September 1971, along with a heavier 1.7 followed inside January 1973. Initially just accessible because a four-door sedan, a five-door property plus two-door hardtop variant were added inside 1970, the hardtop being Mitsubishi's initially manufacturing passenger vehicle with full side windows plus no side pillars. The Galant was available because a rival with the Toyota Corona, Nissan Bluebird plus Mazda Capella. It became Mitsubishi's initial vehicle with be available inside the United States inside 1971 whenever the Chrysler Corporation, the company's fresh partner plus stakeholder, started importing the auto because the Dodge Colt. It was additionally yielded by Chrysler Australia plus available alongside the bigger Chrysler Valiant models because the Chrysler Valiant Galant.

From 1970, a fastback coupé model was developed, the Galant GTO. Fashioned following modern American muscle vehicles, the hardtop GTO was accessible with a choice of 2 "Saturn" motors as well as the 2-litre Astron 80, plus was accessible till 1975. The nameplate was sufficiently very known inside Japan for it with be resurrected for the 1990 Mitsubishi GTO coupé.

A next, more compact coupé was introduced about a chassis shortened by 12 cm inside 1971, the Galant FTO. Powered by the 4G41 1.4 L engine, it too might leave a legacy for the organization with return with inside the 1990s with all the Mitsubishi FTO.

Although the earlier Colt had been imported inside limited numbers, this generation, inside 1.6L coupe shape just, was the initially model with establish the Mitsubishi brand inside New Zealand from 1971 whenever newly-appointed distributor Todd Motors, that equally imported plus assembled Chrysler plus Hillman, began marketing a little amount of Japanese-assembled vehicles with supplement its mainstream Hillman Avenger plus Hunter models.

The coupe was assembled inside New Zealand from 1972, firstly at Todd's Petone factory, found on the Avenger/Hunter line plus, from 1974, at the new purpose-built factory inside Porirua.

The 2nd generation Galant was more generally exported because Mitsubishi's dreams grew. It was again available by Chrysler inside different guises; because the Dodge Colt inside the United States, because the Plymouth Colt plus Plymouth Cricket inside Canada, because the Chrysler Valiant Galant plus because the Chrysler Galant inside Australia, plus inside Europe because the Colt Galant.
1974–1976 Chrysler Galant sedan
1976 Galant
1976–1977 Chrysler GD Galant Sedan

The hardtop, today with an 1,850 cc engine was again assembled inside New Zealand by Todd Motors at Porirua. The sedan wasn't available because Todd was planning with assemble the heavier Galant Sigma sedan plus wagon vary from late 1977 plus was nevertheless furthermore importing the British Avenger plus Hunter models.

This fresh Galant model was more curvaceous, influenced by modern "coke-bottle" styling, plus showcased a range of bigger 'Astron' machines developing about 125 PS with complement the 'Saturn' units. During the next generation, the initial Astron 80 motors were introduced inside several markets utilizing Mitsubishi's newly developed "Silent Shaft" balance shaft technologies for reduced vibration plus sound.

The third-generation of the vehicle was introduced inside 1976, plus was termed as Galant Σ. In various export markets the auto was just recognised as the Galant. At which time, the Dodge Colt inside America was really a Mitsubishi Lancer, not the Galant anymore, nevertheless however the Galant Wagon variant was available with all the Dodge Colt label inside the US plus Canada. In Australia, where the auto was created nearby at Chrysler's Clovelly Park plant, it was termed as the Chrysler Sigma plus, following the buyout of Chrysler Australia by Mitsubishi, because the Mitsubishi Sigma. Australian content was very excellent plus included a locally-made 2.6-litre 'Astron' 4 inside destination of the 1.6, 1.85 plus two-litre motors utilized inside different export markets.

A brand-new coupé was introduced inside 1976 with substitute the Galant GTO. It was acknowledged inside Japan because the Galant Λ. The coupe was available inside the United States between 1978 plus 1980 because the Dodge Challenger plus Plymouth Sapporo.

Mitsubishi introduced the MCA-Jet engine for Japan plus additional emissions-controlled markets with its newest Galant. This included the "Jet Valve", a secondary consumption valve that improved emissions without necessitating the requirement for a completely redesigned cylinder head. In 1978, Mitsubishi inside Japan established a devoted dealership sales channel called with market the Galant plus additional chosen cars.

Todd Motors initially assembled 1.6GL, 1.85GLX plus two-litre GLS sedan models for New Zealand, with all the GLS getting a five-speed guide transmission because standard with three-speed car optional. These were the initially NZ-assembled Mitsubishis with have back screen demisters because standard. Early vehicles had traditional rod-suspended headliners developed nearby to satisfy surrounding content rules yet these were notorious for collapsing about with the passengers' heads plus were fast changed by newly developed, glued-in moulded foam liners. The range was later revised to incorporate the wagon plus drop the 1.85-litre engine.

The 3rd generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year honor inside South Africa inside 1977.

Mitsubishi's 4th iteration of the Galant Σ/Eterna Σ debuted new innovations for Mitsubishi. Their brand-new 'Sirius' engine was available inside turbocharged shape for performance fanatics inside several markets, with 145 PS for Japanese marketplace vehicles plus 156 PS for those export markets unencumbered by strict emissions rules. For economy, an 'Astron' 4D55, the initial turbodiesel engine inside a Japanese passenger vehicle, was equally available. Unusually, the 4th Galant was not available with a naturally aspirated diesel engine. The 2.3 Turbo D was initially shown at the 1980 Paris Motor Show. A hot electronic gas injection program was introduced about certain versions of the gasoline Astron engine. The automobile was available because the Mitsubishi Galant inside many export markets, though inside Australia it was termed as the Mitsubishi Sigma.

For the 2nd generation inside a row Mitsubishi may claim with be building an award-winning auto, because this was selected because Car of the Year inside New Zealand inside 1981. The vehicles available there were again nearby assembled with 1.6 plus two-litre machines, along with a choice of transmissions plus trim. As elsewhere, the wagon versions carried over the aged body design with a fresh nose plus interior.

The 4th generation sedan plus coupé were both somewhat heavier than the 3rd generation vehicles. More focus was provided with ergonomics, aerodynamics, plus protection. Shoulder area, leg area, plus head room were all improved, as well as the torso was somewhat enlarged for more luggage capability. The interior was created quieter with more carpeting plus different acoustic dampening contents along with a double-thickness front bulkhead. The wagon adaptation was additionally changed, though within the firewall back the car stayed the same because the past adaptation. Production of the wagon variation continued inside Australia till 1987 whenever it was changed by the hot Magna.
Mitsubishi Galant Σ Turbo

From 1982 with 1983, a few of the Australian Sigmas, that had the carried-over 2.0 or 2.6-litre nearby prepared inline-four engine, were exported with the UK with all the Lonsdale badge, inside en effort at circumventing the voluntary import quota restrictions adopted by Japanese producers. However the vehicle was unsuccessful, as well as for 1983 plus 1984 it carried Mitsubishi Sigma badges inside the UK before imports were finally discontinued.

The 2 door coupé was moreover redesigned for 1980 plus was available from 1983. While continuing with all the Galant Λ/Eterna Λ label for the domestic Japanese marketplace, the 4th generation was recognised as the Mitsubishi Scorpion inside Australia, as well as the Dodge Challenger plus Plymouth Sapporo inside the United States.

A fifth-generation model changed with front-wheel drive for 1983 because a four-door sedan plus hardtop. This created the basis of the widened Mitsubishi Magna inside Australia for 1985, the same year inside that Mitsubishi earned Bild am Sonntag's Das Goldene Lenkrad honor inside Germany for the Galant plus Wheels’ Car of the Year for the Magna. The station wagon was changed by the Mitsubishi Chariot. The Galant was the 3rd Japenese auto with follow four-wheel anti-lock brakes, utilizing Bosch's ABS program.

Export trim degrees were usually engine-specific, depending found on the market: GL models were available with either 1.6-litre or 1.8-litre machines, GLS models had 2.0-litre machines plus Diesel versions had a 1.8-litre Sirius turbodiesel engine. The diesel model didn't have a trim level, it was merely the 1800 TD.

In the Japanese marketplace there was clearly furthermore a parallel "Eterna" lineup with quite minor variations inside appearance plus equipment. Equipment degrees inside Japan had more interesting names, ranging within the LS plus LG through Super Saloon, Super Touring, Super Exceed, GSR-X, as much as the many luxurious Royal. The top models for Japan were driven by the 220 PS turbocharged plus intercooled "Sirius Dash 3/2 valve" engine. This engine turned between 2 plus 3 valves per cylinder with combine significant top-end force with low-end drivability also being affordable inside procedure.

This generation was mostly changed inside 1988 by the sixth generation Galant. The vehicle continued with be yielded inside Australia but, because the TM-series Mitsubishi Magna, as well as the hardtop range continued inside manufacturing till 1990 whenever it was changed by the Sigma. But, the taxi-spec sedan fitted with a 1.8-litre LPG engine, continued inside manufacturing for Japanese commercial employ till December 1999 whenever Mitsubishi abandoned the taxi marketplace.

Sapporo/Sigma
1985 European Sapporo

The hardtop sedan bodywork was selected inside export markets also, where it received a six-window shape unlike for the Japanese marketplace counterparts. It was advertised below different names; "Galant Σ" or "Eterna Σ" inside Japan, "Sapporo" inside Europe, plus plain "Sigma" inside the US. US sales started inside August 1988 plus continued till 1990. These vehicles were accessible with a 3-liter V6 or 2.4-liter four-cylinder motors inside the export. In the domestic Japanese marketplace the hardtops received 2-litre fours, or the small 2-litre V6 6G71 engine from 1986, shared with all the Mitsubishi Debonair limousine.
Japanese marketplace Galant Sigma, with four-light design

The luxurious hardtop range continued with be accessible till 1990 because Mitsubishi's many luxurious providing inside many export markets, till the Sigma/Diamante changed it. It moreover continued about sale inside Japan, however, just because the Eterna Sigma following a facelift inside May 1989. In Japan the hardtop was accessible with a 1.8-liter 4 at the bottom of the range plus with all the big 3-liter V6 inside the best "Duke" adaptation following this makeover. The European marketplace Sapporo took its bow at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show; the big 2.4-liter 4G64 "Sirius" four-cylinder producing 129 PS at 5,000 rpm.

A new Galant debuted inside 1992, accessible because a four-door sedan plus five-door liftback. A Japan-only hardtop derivative called the was additionally introduced inside 1992. This generation marked a significant change inside suspension shape. The front turned from struts with a multi-link structure featuring 2 lower arms plus 1 upper arm. The back turned from a beam axle with a newly crafted multi-link program. Both designs might carry over with the next generation Mitsubishi Eclipse as well as its sister cars.

Because the Lancer Evolution was today Mitsubishi's homologated rally vehicle, the seventh generation VR-4 became a less overtly sporting car, eschewing the aged four-cylinder engine inside favour of the easier 2 litre V6 twin turbo. The 4 wheel drive transmission was retained.

Production inside the United States started about May 24, 1993 whenever the initially seventh generation Galant rolled off the assembly line inside Normal, Illinois. In 1994, a somewhat upgraded GS variation was accessible with a 160 hp twin cam engine, speed-sensitive steering, back stabilizer bar, plus an accessible guide transmission.

The seventh generation Galant, sometimes known because the Mitsubishi Eterna, created the basis of the Proton Perdana.

The eighth-generation 1996 model continued the 1992 shape themes however, a station wagon was added when the liftback was removed from lineup. This model claimed the 1996–97 Car of the Year Japan honor. Despite being superseded inside the US from 2003, it stayed about sale inside alternative nations till 2006. In Japan, the Legnum was available just at a particular retail chain called Car Plaza.

This model was furthermore yielded inside Barcelona, Venezuela, at truly the only Mitsubishi plant inside Latin America. At the beginning, the Galant was advertised because nation beneath the MX plus MF names inside 1997 plus 1998, then kept the Galant name till the finish of its manufacturing inside 2006. Although the equipment choices were limited, the VR-4 appearance package was available because marketplace.

The American marketplace Galant, introduced about July 7, 1998, graduated with the US Environmental Protection Agency's mid-size class. The front suspension turned from double-wishbones with struts, though the back was upgraded with a stabilizer bar standard about all nevertheless the base DE model. ES, LS plus GTZ models were available with a 195 hp V6 engine, the 6G72 3.0 L, mated with a standard 4-speed traditional car. Another difference from Asian plus European models was deficiency of ABS, that was just installed about 3.0 L model.

Mitsubishi opted with further develop the development inside its range-topping VR-4, that was today driven by an enlarged 2.5 L V6 twin turbo. The automobile showcased either a traditional 5-speed guide or INVECS-II transmission. Many models were additionally fitted with all the same advanced active yaw control because the Lancer Evolution, with provide it better agility than will be expected of such a big car. Finally, because with all the rest of the range, the VR-4 might today be had either because a Galant sedan or because a Legnum station wagon.

In several Asian markets Mitsubishi available a 2.0 L MIVEC adaptation of the 6A12a significant revving naturally aspirated V6 race engine with a sports ECU engine administration component, badged because the "Galant 2.0A", or alternately because the VR-M. This engine was additionally found about Mitsubishi's mid size sports automobile FTO-GPX. Output was located at 220 hp plus 147 lb·ft of torque. The bigger 2.5 L 6A13 was more usual inside the rest of the globe.

In 1998 the business introduced the Mitsubishi Aspire. Externally identical with the standard Galant, the brand-new model name denoted the newly-introduced gasoline direct injection machines.