MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Control21-217
TRANSAXLE CONTROL
dl_i REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNZlub-
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lo-14 Nm7-10 ft.lbs.
i284-6
Nm
y-14 Nm7-10 ft.lbs.
Transaxle control cable and selector lever
assembly removal steps
1. Plug2. Side cover (B)3. Power (PWR)/Economy (ECO) switch
4. Side cover(B)
5. Cover(B)
6. Cup holder7. Carpet
8.
EZrreTstion of floor console wiring
9. Guide ring
IO. Shoulder belt 11. Floor console
17. Snap pin18. Key interlock cable (selector lever
assembly side)
23.
S$i; lock cable (selector lever assembly
26. Snap pin27. Clip
28. Adjusting nut
l 4 29. Clip++ 30. Transaxle control cable31. Selector lever assembly
zykeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”

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724
169-14
Nm7-10 ftlbs.7
\\4-6 Nm3-4 ft.lbs.3-4
ft.lbs.
Key interlock cable removal steps
1. Plug2. Side cover(B)
3. Power
(PWR)/Economy (ECO) switch
4. Side cover(B)
5. Cover
(B)6. Cup holder7. Carpet
8.
;ir;eystion of floor console wiring
9. Guide ring
10. Shoulder belt 11. Floor console.
12. Plug
13. Knee protector assembly
14. Hood lock release handle
15. Lap cooler duct and shower duct
(L.H.)16. Column cover
17. Snap pin
l + 18. Key interlock cable (selector lever
assembly side)
19. Clamp20. Cover
l + 21, Key interlock cable (steering lock
assembly side)
e+ 22. Slide lever
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(3) Be sure to connect and adjust the transaxle control
cable before connecting the key interlock cable or shift
lock cable18'
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Shift lock cable removal steps
1. Plug2. Side cover(B)
3. Power
(PWR)/Economv (EC01 switch
4. Side cover(B)
’5. Cover(B)
6. Cup holder7. Carpet
8. Connection of floor console wiring
harness9. Guide ring
10. Shoulder belt
11. Floor console
12. Plug13. Knee protector assembly
14. Hood lock release handle
15. Lap cooler duct and shower duct (L.H.)19. Clamp
l + 23. :izs lock cable (selector lever assembly24. Split pin
25. Shift lock cable (brake pedal side)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Control
09AOll5
09AOO39

Neutral position
INSPECTIONN2ucAtll Check the control cable for function and for damage.8
Check the bushing for wear or damage.
POWER (PWR)/ECONOMY (ECO) SWITCH
Check for continuity between terminals when the switch is OFF
and when ON.
Terminal 1III
II ’
NOTEO-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH
Check for continuity between terminals when the switch is OFF
and when ON.
ON (Overdrive activation)00
OFF (Overdrive non-activation)03
NOTE
0-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN21lDAO30. INSTALLATION OF TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE
Move the selector lever and the inhibitor switch to the “N”
position, and install the transaxle control cable.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Control
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’ CoverCoverKey interlock cableOSA0125
OSAO12629. INSTALLATION OF CLIP
When connecting the control cable to the transaxle mount
,-bracket, install the clip until it contacts the control cable, in
the position shown in the figure.
,”l ADJUSTMENT OF TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE
Refer to the section concerning adjustment of the inhibitor
switch. (Refer to P.21-211.)
23. INSTALLATION OF SHIFT LOCK CABLE (SELECT LEVERASSEMBLY SIDE)
(1) Move the select lever to the “R” position.
(2) Clamp the shift lock cable.
(3) Connect the shift lock cable to the select lever
assembly, and temporarily tighten the nut.
(4) Slide the shift lock cable so that the distance between
the select lever assembly’s detent pin and the end of
the shift lock cable is the standard value, and then
tighten the nut at the specified torque.
Standard value (A):
l-4 mm (.04-.I5 in.)
(5) After connecting the shift lock cable, check the shift
lock mechanism. (Refer to P.21-211.)
22. INSTALLATION OF THE SLIDE LEVERI21. KEY INTER-
LOCK CABLE (STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY SIDE)
(1) With the ignition key either at the “LOCK” position or
removed, install the slide lever to the key cylinder.
(2) Connect, as shown in the figure, the key interlock cable
to the slide lever and the key cylinder.
(3) Apply a light coating of multipurpose grease where
shown in the figure.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(4) Install the key interlock cable.
18. INSTALLATION OF KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (SELECT
LEVER ASSEMBLY SIDE)
(1) Move the select lever to the “P” postion.(2) Connect the key interlock cable to the select lever
assembly’s lock cam. Be sure that the spring installed
to the key interlock cable is as shown in the figure.
*(3) While gently pressing the lock cam in the
F direction,-tighten the nut to secure the key interlock cable.
(4) After connecting the key interlock cable, check the key
interlock mechanism. (Refer to ‘P.21-210.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Control
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY (SELECT LEVER ASSEMBLY)N210E--2.0 Nm or more
1.4
ft.lbs. or more
2.0 Nm or more
1.4
ft.lbs. or more
/1.0-2.0 Nm0.7-1.4 ft.lbs.14-20 Nm
lo-14 ft.lbs.
Disassembly steps
4+1. Overdrive control switch connector2.Cover3.Selector knob::4.Overdrive controlswitchbutton
5. Overdrive control switch
6.Pinl * 7. Pushbutton
ea8.Spring9.Indicator panel10.Slider11. indicator panel lower
12.Socket assembly
OSA0135
*413.Sleeve14.Lever assemblyI)+15.Bushing
16.Pipe17.Split pinl * 18. Lock cam19.Bracket assembly
NOTE(I) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) ++ : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.
Sciewdriver
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYN21OFAC1. REMOVAL OF OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH CON-
NECTORDisconnect the overdrive control switch connector and
then remove the terminal from the overdrive control
switch connector.

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OSAOO88Lock
Farn
09A0136
09ROll6
LApply grease
here.
I
Sleeve
Lever/ assembly
09AOO43J
I
09AOO494. REMOVAL OF
OVERDRJVE CONTROL SWlTCH
BUlTON /5. OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH
(1) Using the flat-tip screwdriver, remove the overdrive
J%control switch button.-r,(2) Pressing the switch, remove the overdrive control
switch.
INSPECTIONN21ocuDl Check the detent plate for wear.
l Check the bushing for wear or damage.
l Check the spring for damage or deterioration.
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNZlOHAM18. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO LOCK CAM
Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the sliding part ofthe bushing.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
15. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO BUSHING
Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the sliding part ofthe bushing.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
13. INSTALLATION OF SLEEVE
(1) Place the shift lever in the “N” position, and then turn
the sleeve so that the clearance between the sleeve
and the lever assembly end is within the standard
value.Standard value (A): 15.2-15.9 mm
(.598-.625 in.)
(2) Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the surface ofthe sleeve.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
8. APPLICATION OF GREASE TO SPRINGI7. PUSHBUT-
TONApply multipurpose grease at the places shown in the
figure.Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Oil Cooler Hoses2 I*-223TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES
NZlSA-A
- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3-5
Nm2-4 ftlbs.
4-6
Nm3-4 ftlbs.
09AOO41
Removal steps
1. Hose clamp
4*2. Oil cooler hose assembly
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) 4e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNZISSAD2. REMOVAL OF OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY
Caution
1. Take care not to spill the transaxle fluid when
removing components.
2. After removing the oil cooler hose assembly, plug
so that foreign materials cannot enter the transaxle.
INSPECTIONm1scAFl Check the hose for crack, damage and clog.
l Check for rusted or clogged radiator oil cooler.

21-224AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Oil Cooler
TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OQA01691
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.
09A0109
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

21-226AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 46-53 Nm
33-38
ftlbs.30-35 Nm
22-25
ftlbs.IO-12 Nm
7-9 ftlbs.
7-10 ft.lbs.
I18m
16
13. Under guard14. Cotter pins
15. Connection for tie rod end
16. Connection for lower arm ball joint17. Connection for drive shaft
18.
Circlip19. Bell housing cover
20. Special bolts
21. Lower coupling bolt for transaxle
assembly and engine assembly
22. Transaxle assembly
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) l *
: Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) m : Non-reusable parts