maintenance MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Owner's Guide

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - service Adjustment Procedures21-209
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESN21FB6E
TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION1. Drive until the fluid temperature reaches the usual tem-
perature
[70-80°C (160- 18O”F)I.2. Place vehicle on level floor.
3. Move selector lever sequentially to every position to fill
torque converter and hydraulic circuit with fluid, then place
lever in “N” Neutral position.
4. Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick. Then take out the dipstick and check the conditionof the fluid.
The transaxle should be overhauled under the following
conditions.l If there is a “burning” odor.
l If the fluid color has become noticeably blacker.
lIf there is a noticeably great amount of metal particles inthe fluid.
5.Check to see if fluid level is in “HOT” range on dipstick. If
fluid level is low, add automatic transaxle fluid until level
reaches “HOT” range.
Transaxle fluid: MOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic trans-
mission fluid type 7176) or Dia ATF SPor equivalent
Low fluid level can cause a variety of conditions
becaljse it
allows pump to take in air along with fluid. Air trapped in
hydraulic circuit forms bubbles which make fluid spongy.
Therefore, pressures will be erratic, causing delayed shift,
slippy clutch and brakes, etc.
Improper filling can also raise fluid level too high. When
transaxle has too much fluid, gears churn up foam and
cause the same conditions which occur with low fluid level,
resulting in accelerated deterioration of automatic transaxle
fluid.In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating, fluid
oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch,
and servo operation.Foaming can also result in fluid
escaping from transaxle vent where it may be mistaken for
a leak.6. Be sure to examine fluid on dipstick closely.
TRANSAXLE FLUID REPLACEMENTN21FCBAaRefer to GROUP O-Maintenance Service.
TRANSFER OIL LEVEL INSPECTIONNZlFXAATransfer oil level inspection is the same as for the manual
transaxle transfer.
Refer to GROUP
22-Service Adjustment Procedures.
TRANSFER OIL REPLACEMENTNZlFYAFaTransfer oil replacement is the same as for manual transaxle
transfer.Refer to GROUP
22-Service Adjustment Procedures.

21-224AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Oil Cooler
TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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30-35 Nm
22-25 ft.lbs.
/I1’
Removal steps
1. Eye bolts
2. Gasket3-5 Nm
‘\/I/ --
2-4
ftlbs.8-12 Nm
m26-8 ft.lbs.\\
N21SA-B
Pre-removal OperationeDraining of Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(Refer to GROUP O-Maintenance Service.)
@Removal of Air Cleaner
(Refer to GROUP II-Air Cleaner.)
l Removal of Radiator Reserve Tank(Refer to GROUP 7-Radiator.)
@Removal of Front Bumper
(Refer to GROUP 23-Front Bumper.)
@Removal of Air Guide Duct
(Refer to GROUP
23-Loose Panel.)
*Installation of Air Guide Duct
(Refer to GROUP 23-Loose Panel.)*Installation of Front Bumper
(Refer to GROUP 23-Front Bumper.)@Installation of Radiator Reserve Tank
(Refer to GROUP 7-Radiator.)
*Installation of Air Cleaner
(Refer to GROUP II-Air Cleaner.)
l Filling of Automatic Transaxle Fluid(Refer toGROUPO-MaintenanceService.)3-5 Nm
2-4
ftlbs.8-12 Nm
6-8
ft.lbs.‘8-12 Nm
6-8
ftlbs.OBAOl703. Bracket
4. Transaxle oil cooler5. Oil cooler feed tubeNOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
7: ~i&~oler return tube(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”
+e l +8. Oil cooler hose(4) m : Non-reusable parts
Oil cooler hose
Oilcoolerreturn tube09A0171
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNZlSBAF8. REMOVAL OF OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY
Refer to
P.21-223.
INSPECTIONN2lSCAGl Check the hose and tube for crack, damage or clog.
l Check for rusted or clogged oil cooler.
l Check the eye bolt for clogging or deformation.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN2lSDAC ‘-+8. INSTALLATION OF OIL COOLER HOSE_
There are 2 types of oil cooler hoses, a long one and a shortone. Connect the long one to the oil cooler return tube and
the short one to the oil cooler feeder tube.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21"225
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY N2ll.A.A
,--. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal OperationPost-installation Operation@Removal of Battew@Installation of Air CleaneraDraining of Transaxle Fluid(Refer to GROUP 11 -Air Cleaner.)(Refer to GROUP O-Maintenance Service.)@Installation of BatteryaRemoval of Air Cleaner*Supplying of Transaxle Fluid
(Refer to GROUP 11 -Air Cleaner.)(Refer to GROUP O-Maintenance Service.)
27-34 Nm20-25
ftlbs.
1143-55 Nm31-40
ft.lbs.-\60-80
flrn60-80 Nm/43-58 ft.lbs.
//\-LTT \.30-35 Nm
AIq 30-35 Nm22-25 klbs.22-25 ft.lbs.
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Removal steps1. Adjusting nut
l *2. Connection for transaxle control cable3. Connection for solenoid connector
4. Connection for inhibitor switch connector
5. Connection for pulse generator connector
6. Connection for kickdown servo switch
connector
7. Connection for oil temperature sensor
connector
8. Connection for speedometer cable
9. Connection for oil cooler hose
10. Starter motor
11. Upper coupling bolt for transaxleassembly and engine assembly
12. Transaxle mount bracket
$?everse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(3) m : Non-reusable parts

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21-259
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION N2ll.kB
Pre-removal OperationPost-installation Operation*Removal of Battery*Installation of Air Cleaner, Intercooler and Air Hose@Draining of Transaxle Fluid
A (Refer to GROUP II-Intercooler.)(Refer to GROUP O-Maintenance Service.)
@Removal of Air Cleaner, Intercooler and Air Hose A*Supplying of Transaxle Fluid
(Refer to GROUP O-Maintenance Service.)
(Refer to GROUP II-Intercooler.)*Installation of Battery20-27 Nm
15-19
ft.lbs.
/ IO-14 Nm
43-55 Nm31-40
ft.lbs.
lo-12 Nm
7-9 f?.lbs.
___.Ibs.
lo-12 Nm-7-9 fi.lbs.27-34 Nm20-25
ft.lbs.30-35 Nm
22-25
ft.lbs.
09A0175
Removal steps
1. Adjusting nut+42. Connection for transaxle control cable
3. Connection for oil cooler hose
4. Transaxle fluid level gauge5. Connection for solenoid connector
e+ 6. Inhibitor switch
7. Connection for pulse generator connector
8. Connection for kickdown servo switch
connector9. Connection for oil temperature sensor
connector
10. Connection for speedometer cable
11. Starter motor
12. Upper coupling bolt for transaxle
assembly and engine assembly
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) I)+ : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(3) m : Non-reusable parts

25-20Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System/EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS - ‘catalytic Converter(5) Measure the resistance between the terminals
of- the Standard value: 36-44
Q [at 20°C (68OF)l
6EM0188
AIR-FUEL RATIO CONTROL (MPI) SYSTEM &CAD
lTo inspect the air-fuel ratio control (MPI) system, refer to
GROUP 14 FUEL SYSTEM-Service Adjustment Proce-
dures.
lFor detailed information concerning the illumination patternof the malfunction-indicator light and other aspects of the
self-diagnosis function,refer to GROUP 14 FUEL
SYSTEM-Self Diagnosis.
CATALYTIC CONVERTERN25lCBHa
INSPECTION.
Inspect for damage, cracking or deterioration. Replace if faulty.
Caution1. Operation of any type, including
idjing, should be
avoided if engine misfiring occurs. Under this conditionthe exhaust system will operate at abnormally ‘high
temperature, which may cause damage to
the”Catalystor underbody parts of the vehicle.
2.Alteration or deterioration of ignition or fuel system, or
any type of operating condition which results in enghtemisfiring must be corrected to avoid overheating the
catalytic converters.
3. Proper maintenance and tune up according to manu-
facturer’s specifications should be made to correct the
conditions as soon as possible.