Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 414

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>>D<< 5TH-REVERSE SPEED SHIFT FORK/5TH-REVERSE
SPEED SHIFT RAIL/3RD-4TH SPEED SHIFT FORK/3RD-
4TH SPEED SHIFT RAIL INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the 3rd-4th speed shift rail and fork, and 5th-

reverse speed shift rail and fork.

2. Fit each shift fork in the groove of synchronizer sleeve and

install the shift fork and rail assembly.

3. Insert the 3rd-4th speed shift rail and 5th speed-reverse shift

rail into the rail hole in the clutch housing.

>>E<< SPRING PIN INSTALLATION
1. Align the pin holes in the shift rail and shift fork.

2. Insert the new spring pin. Push it in so that the slit and

center axis of the rail are aligned.

>>F<< SPACER AND OUTER RACE INSTALLATION
1. Install the spacer selected in the section "ADJUSTMENT

BEFORE ASSEMBLY."

2. Using special tools MB990935 and MB990938, press install

the outer race into the transaxle case.

AKX00884AB

3RD-4TH SPEED
SHIFT FORK

3RD-4TH SPEED
SHIFT RAIL

5TH-REVERSE
SPEED SHIFT RAIL

5TH-REVERSE
SPEED SHIFT
FORK

AKX00885

5TH-REVERSE
SPEED SHIFT
RAIL

3RD-4TH
SPEED
SHIFT RAIL

AB

AKX00920

SHIFT FORK

2.5 mm (0.098 in)

SHIFT RAIL

SPRING
PIN

AB

AKX00815AB

MB990938

MB990935

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>>G<< TRANSAXLE CASE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Squeeze out the sealant uniformly, while making sure that
it is not broken or excessively applied.
1. Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant

(Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent)
to the illustrated position of the transaxle case.

NOTE: Be sure to install the transaxle case while the
sealant is wet (within 15 minutes).

2. Install the transaxle case and expand the snap ring.

3. Tighten the transaxle case mounting bolts to the specified

torque.

Tightening torque: 44

±

5 N

⋅

m (33

±

4 ft-lb)

4. Place the transaxle upside down and let the snap ring fit in

the groove by taking advantage of the output shaft's own
weight.

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from
the oil for approximately one hour.

>>H<< TRANSAXLE CASE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Squeeze out the sealant uniformly, while making sure that
it is not broken or excessively applied.
1. Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant

(Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent)
to the illustrated position of the transaxle case.

NOTE: Be sure to install the transaxle case while the
sealant is wet (within 15 minutes).

2. Install the transaxle case.

3. Tighten the transaxle case mounting bolts to the specified

torque.

Tightening torque: 44

±

5 N

⋅

m (33

±

4 ft-lb)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from
the oil for approximately one hour.

>>I<< SEALING CAP INSTALLATION
1. Using special tools MB990927 and MB990938, press install

the sealing cap onto the case.

AKX00816

AKX00810

SNAP RING

AB

AKX00886

AKX00818

MB990938

MB990927

AB

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2. Evenly press the sealing cap so it is not placed at an angle.

>>J<< UNDER COVER INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Squeeze out the sealant uniformly, while making sure that
it is not broken or excessively applied.
1. Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant

(Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent)
to the illustrated position of the transaxle case.

NOTE: Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is
wet (within 15 minutes).

2. Install the under cover to the transaxle case and tighten the

bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque: 7

±

1 N

⋅

m (61

±

9 in-lb)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from
the oil for approximately one hour.

>>K<< CONTROL HOUSING INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Squeeze out the sealant uniformly, while making sure that
it is not broken or excessively applied.
1. Apply a 0.2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant

(Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent)
to the illustrated position of the transaxle case.

NOTE: Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is
wet (within 15 minutes).

2. Install the control housing to the transaxle case and tighten

the bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque: 19

±

3 N

⋅

m (14

±

2 ft-lb)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from
the oil for approximately one hour.

AKX00817

SEALING CAP

AB

AKX00819

AKX00820

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>>L<< SPEEDOMETER GEAR INSTALLATION
1. Apply gear oil (Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-90 or 75W-85W

conforming to API classification GL-4) to the O-ring of the
speedometer gear.

2. Tighten the bolt to specified torque.

Tightening torque: 4

±

1 N

⋅

m (35

±

9 in-lb)

>>M<< SELECT LEVER INSTALLATION
1. Apply grease (Mitsubishi Genuine Part number 0101011 or

equivalent) to the control shaft sliding portion of the select
lever shoe.

2. Install the select lever and tighten the bolts to specified

torque.

Tightening torque: 19

±

3 N

⋅

m (14

±

2 ft-lb)

INSPECTION

M1222001100026

BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH
Check for continuity between terminals.

AKX00821

O-RING

AB

AKX00822

CONTROL SHAFT

SELECT
LEVER
SHOE

AB

SWITCH CONDITION

CONTINUITY

Pressed

Open

Released

Conductive

AKX00952