MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Asscimblv 21-23738. Remove idler shaft lock plate.
39. Loosen transfer idler shaft with special tool.
40. Pull out transfer idler shaft. Remove transfer idle gear
bearing inner races (2 pieces) from inside of case.
41. Remove the spacer.
42. Remove snap ring from bearing.

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43. Remove internal gear, output flange, transfer drive gear andbearing as assembly from case.
*Transfer shaft cover
TFAOMSI44. Remove the transfer shaft cover
45. Stand the transfer shaft lock nut rotation stopper up.
46. Fix the transfer shaft converter housing side.
47. Remove the locking nut.
NOTEThe lock nut is left-hand threaded.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assemblv 44A22>21-2391770042
177010648. Press out the transfer shaft to the converter housing side.
49. Using the special tool, pull the bearing from the transfer
shaft.
50. Using the special tool, pull the bearing from the transfer
driven gear.
51. Using a screwdriver, remove the outer race.
52. Remove two bolts and sprag rod support.

21-240AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assemblv Set screw
Manual control
shaft
Detc
SeDktenFplate
1750441Pressireplate
\Brake disc
1750208175019353. Remove the set screw and the manual control shaft
assembly. Remove the steel ball, the seat and the spring
together at this time.
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REASSEMBLYNZlLFAJ
1. Before assembly of the transaxle, measure the end play of
the low-reverse brake, and select a pressure plate to be
used so that the end play will be the standard value.
(1) Install the brake reaction plate, brake plate and brake
disc to the transaxle case.
Caution
If new brake discs are used, be sure to immerse
them in ATF for two hours or longer.
(2) Install the appropriate pressure plate and then install
the return spring.
Caution
Be sure that the return spring is installed so that it
fifaces in the correct direction.
Le(3) Apply a coating of petrolatum to the wave spring and
attach it to the center support.
(4) Install the special tool to the center support.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assemblv 27-241O-ring groove
Set screw hole
Manual control
shaft
1750442(5) Install the snap ring.
(6)Install the special tool and a dial gauge at the rear side
of the transaxle case.
Caution
Install the dial gauge so that it contacts the brake
reaction plate at a right angle from the transfer idler
shaft hole.
(7) Using a manual pump, pump air in from the position
shown in the illustration; then read the indication of the
dial gauge, and select the pressure plate that will
provide the standard value.
Standard value:
1.0-1.2 mm (.039-.047 in.)
(8) When the pressure plate is completely selected,
remove the assembled part.
2. Install the parking sprag rod to the manual control shaft.
Then, as shown in the figure, press into the transaxle case.
At this time, do not install O-ring (larger one of two O-rings)on manual control shaft.
NOTEIf installed before inserting shaft, the O-ring will interface
with shaft set screw hole.

21-242AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly Manual control
17700563. After installing new O-ring on manual control shaft, draw
shaft back into case, then install set screw and gasket. Alsoinstall detent steel ball, seat and spring at the same time.
4. Install sprag rod support and tighten two bolts.
Sprag rod support bolts:
20-27 Nm (15-19 ftlbs.)5. Using the special tool, tap in the bearing outer race.
6. Press-fit the bearing inner race to the transfer
djrven gear
and press-fit the bearing outer race to the transaxle end
clutch side.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21-243
r17700577. Press-fit the bearing inner race to the transfer shaft, and
press-fit the bearing outer race to the transaxle case
converter housing side.
8. Attach the transfer shaft to the transaxle case.
9.Install the special tool to the transaxle case to support the
transfer shaft.
10.
Insert the thickest1.80 mm (.0709 in.) spacer.
11. Using a press, press-in the transfer driven gear.

21-244AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 12. After removing the special tool, affix the converter housing
side of the transfer shaft.
P-13. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
Transfer lock nut:
200-230 Nm (145-166 ft.lbs.)
14. Measure the transfer shaft end play and select and reinstallthe spacer which provides the specified end play.
Transfer shaft end play: O-0.025 mm (O-.0010 in.)
e15. Using a punch, lock the lock nut to prevent rotation.
Attach the transfer cover.
16.
Insert an assembly of the annular gear, output flange,
transfer drive gear and bearing into the case.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 2%245
_ Torque converter side
H Groove17. Install snap ring on output flange bearing.
18. Coat petroleum jelly on the spacer and attach it to the
transaxle case.
19. Install two taper roller bearings to transfer idler gear.
20. Place the transfer idler gear (assembled in the preceding
section) into the case, and-then insert the idler shaft from
the outer side of the case and screw it in.
21. In this condition, attach the special tool to the output shaft
flange, and check to be sure that the output flange turns
easily.

-T1;;z2)6AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 22. Tighten the idler shaft by using special tool.
23. Insert special tool into output flange and measure preload
using a low reading torque wrench.
Adjust preload by tightening or loosening transfer idler
shaft.Preload: 0.6 Nm (0.6
ft.lbs.)24. After the preload adjustment is completed, eliminate the
backlash between the idler shaft and the lock plate by
moving the idler shaft in the loosening direction. Attach the
lock plate and tighten the lock plate bolt.
Lock plate bolt
: 48-60 Nm (35-43 ft.lbs.)25. Install bearing retainer, and tighten screws to specified
torque, apply a 5 mm
(.2 in.) width of sealant (3M Stud
Locking No. 4176) the top. Sealant should not stick out of
screw head.
Screw: 17-22 Nm (13-15
ft.lbs.)head screw to prevent
26. Using a punch, lock the flush
rotation.