transmission MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly < F4A33*w4A33>2 I-29570. Install the front bearing cap and tighten the bolts with the
specified torque.
Differential front bearing cap mounting bolts:
60-80 Nm (44-57 ft.lbs.)71. Install the differential cover and a new gasket.
Differential cover mounting bolts:
IO-12 Nm (7.5-8.5 ft.lbs.)72. Install the detent assembly.
73. First install a new O-ring in the manual control shaft
assembly and apply ATF. Then insert it in the transmission
case.74. Align the manual control shaft groove and set screw hole
and install the set screw.
Manual control shaft set screw:
8-10 Nm (6-7 ft.lbs.)75. Install the parking roller support.
Parking roller support mounting bolts:
20-27 Nm (15-19 ft.lbs.1

21-298 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 91. Insert the center shaft and hit it with a plastic hammer or
similar instrument to install it securely
.
NOTEApply ATF to the oil seal lip and do not scratch it.
92. Apply ATF to the oil pump drive hub, install the torque
converter and push it in securely so dimension A shown in
the figure reaches the standard value.
Standard value: Approximately 16.3 mm
(.642 in.)
CAUTIONS DURING COMPONENT DISASSEM-
BLY AND REASSEMBLYGeneral cautions when cleaning
1. Clean each part, blow out oil passages and oil holes, etc.
with air and check that nothing is clogged.
2. For cleaning fluid, use the designated ATF (automatic
transmission fluid) or kerosene.3. When drying parts with air, be careful not to get ATF or
kerosene on your face.Cautions when handling parts
1. After washing the parts, arrange them in order so inspec-
tion, repairs and assembly can be performed properly.
2. When disassembling the valve body, store each valve,
making a group of the various springs.
3.Soak the new brake and clutch discs used for replacementin ATF for more than 2 hours before assembly.
General cautions during reassembly
1.Be sure to apply ATF to seal rings, clutch disc, clutch plateand rotating parts and sliding parts and then install.
2.Replace all gaskets and O-ring with new ones and do not
reuse the old ones.
3.Use petrolatum to hold the parts in their specified places.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Front Clutch Assemblv21-303
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1750264
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reactior
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY6. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING
(1) Compress the return spring with the special tool.
(2) Remove the snap ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY6. INSTALLATION OF SNAP RING
(1) Compress the return spring with the special tool.
(2) Install the snap ring.
5. INSTALLATION OF CLUTCH PRESSURE
PLATE/3.CLUTCH
DISC/P. CLUTCH REACTION PLATE
(1) Assemble the clutch pressure plate, clutch plate and
clutch reaction plate, arranging them by the missing
tooth [See figure
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NOTEThis is so the automatic transmission fluid escapes
easily and there is good cooling of the plate and disc.
(2) Assembly the plates so the beveled side is as shown inthe figure.
(3) Assemble so the thickest plate (clutch reaction plate) is
on the snap ring side.
1.SELECTION OF SNAP RING
Check clearance between the snap ring and clutch reaction
plate. To check the clearance, hold entire circumference ofthe clutch reaction plate down with 50
N (11 Ibs.) force. If
clearance is out of standard value, select a snap ring to
obtain the standard value.
Standard value:
0.7-0.9 mm (.028-.035 in;)
0.8-1.0 mm (.032-.039 in.)

21-308 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Rear Clutch Assembly
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TFAO240SERVICE POINTS OF
DISASSEM.BLY12. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING
(1) Using the special tool, compress the
returns spring.
(2) Using the snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY12. INSTALLATION OF SNAP RING
(1) Using the special tool, compress the return spring.
(2) Using the snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
10. INSTALLATION OF CLUTCH PLATE/*. CLUTCH REAC-
TION PLATE
Assemble the clutch plate and reaction plate, arranging
them by the missing tooth [See figure
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NOTEThis is so the automatic transmission fluid escapes easily
and there is good cooling of the plate and disc.
7. SELECTION OF SNAP RING
Check clearance between the snap ring and clutch reaction
plate. To check the clearance, hold entire circumference ofthe clutch reaction plate down with 50
N (11 Ibs.) force. If
clearance is out of standard value, select a snap ring to
obtain the standard value.
Standard value:
1.0-1.2 mm (.034-.047 in.)
2. INSTALLATION OF INPUT SHAFT
Align the input shaft oil groove and rear clutch retainer
matching mark and assemble.