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Kei KB organizes documentation for Japanese kei trucks and vans. The goal is to make model-specific service notes, parts references, manuals, photos, and owner findings easier to find and verify. Start by browsing by manufacturer, then by model family and chas...

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Kei KB uses this structure: Shelves are manufacturers Books are model families, chassis codes, and year ranges Chapters are systems or documentation categories Pages are specific procedures, references, diagrams, or documents Example: Shelf: Mitsubishi Book...

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Use this chapter layout for each model/chassis book: Overview Specifications Maintenance Engine Transmission & Drivetrain Electrical Brakes & Suspension Body & Interior Parts Cross-Reference Manuals & Documents Common Problems Community Notes Use chassis cod...

1997 Mitsubishi U42T Overview

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Overview

As fumbled through by: Truck Configuration NOTE: The truck documented here has an automatic transmission, 4-wheel drive, and air conditioning. Quick Navigation Specifications and codes: Specifications -> Model Codes and Identification Belts, bearings, faste...

Model Codes and Identification

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Specifications

Model Codes and Identification In-Vehicle Sticker Details MODEL: V-U42T HKJV ENGINE: 3G83 EXT: W74B TRANS: V3AS1 AXLE: 6666 COLOR, INT: W74 OPT: 61A 003 Above needs verified in-vehicle sticker. VIN Decode / Option Notes 4 Cycle Engine Minicab 4WD Truck 3 fold...

Fluids and Capacities

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Maintenance

Engine Oil 10W-30 for warm climate/weather or 5W-30 for cold climate/weather Capacity is 2.5 liters (2.6 quarts) without filter / ~2.8 quarts with filter change Filter: K&N SO-1010 (AutoZone) Service interval noted: 3,000 miles or 4,828 km Transmission Fluid...

Maintenance Parts and Fasteners

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Maintenance

Belts Added (Verified) tag to belts that were imported and installed, need verification for NAPA versions as those were found on various forums. Power Steering NAPA micro-v 030415 (Verified) RIBSTAR 3PK1030 Alternator NAPA micro-v 030295 (Verified) RIBSTAR ...

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Maintenance

Fluids on Passenger Side (see larger) Air Filter Change The air filter housing is under the driver's seat toward the rear of the cab. Watch out for the nipple that easily breaks off. Windshield Wiper Fluid The windshield wiper fluid reservoir is under the pas...

Carburetor and Idle Mixture

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Engine

Idle Mixture Screw Dead center above the throttle opening. Brass screw Has a spring under it Screws straight down into carb What It Does Controls fuel/air mix at idle. Adjustment Clockwise: leaner Counterclockwise: richer This is the most important tuning...

Timing Belt Notes

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Engine

To inspect and replace the timing belt, you must remove the: Fan housing Fan Belts That one PITA thing blocking the last screw The plastic housing covering the timing belt is in 4 sections, and required a 10mm socket to remove the screws. See paint marking f...

Transmission and Drivetrain Service

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission Fluid Change See Maintenance -> Fluids and Capacities for automatic transmission fluid type, service amount, total capacity, temperature check range, and drain plug torque. Transfer Case Fluid Change 24mm Front Differential Fluid Change 24mm R...

Body Interior and Seat Removal

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Body & Interior

Seat Removal The seats can be taken out of the cab by removing four 12mm seat bolts from the back of the seat, nearest to the rear exterior of the cab. The driver's seat will have a cable that must be detached. Interior Fasteners See Maintenance -> Maintenance...

Parts and Supplier Notes

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Parts Cross-Reference

Recommended Suppliers Original note: add. Online Resources Reddit Minitrucktalk Etc Source Links Where possible, sources should be linked and archived. 1997 belts - Minitrucktalk via Archive.org Fluid types and capacities for 93-94 Minicab - Minitrucktalk

Importing and Texas Registration Notes

Mitsubishi Minicab U41T/U42T (1997) Community Notes

Import Process Notes Find and buy the truck. Plenty of auction sites/online marketplaces exist. Original example used Cars From Japan Pay shipping and shipping insurance. Cars From Japan included this in the initial cost/estimate. ISF: file 1 week before load...