Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 402

CLUTCH

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CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-5

>>B<< CLUTCH DISC AND CLUTCH COVER
INSTALLATION
1. Apply Mitsubishi genuine grease part number 0101011 or

equivalent to the clutch disc splines and rub it in the splines
with a brush.

2. Using the clutch disc guide to position the clutch disc on the

flywheel.

3. Install the clutch cover onto the flywheel.

>>C<< OUTER RACE INSTALLATION
Press in the bushing into the release fork to the position shown
in the illustration.

AKX00759

FLYWHEEL

CLUTCH DISC

CLUTCH
DISC
GUIDE

CLUTCH
COVER

AB

AKX00755

BUSHING

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CLUTCH

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CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-6

>>D<< RELEASE FORK INSTALLATION
Apply Mitsubishi genuine grease part number 0101011 or
equivalent to the illustrated positions of the release fork.

>>E<< SEALING CAP INSTALLATION
Press in the sealing cap to the position shown in the illustration.
Be sure that it is not installed in a slanted position.

CLUTCH INSPECTION

M1212001100036

CLUTCH COVER
1. Check the diaphragm spring end for wear and uneven

height. Replace if wear is evident or height difference
exceeds the limit.

Limit: 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)

2. Check the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks and

discoloration.

3. Check the rivets of the strap plate for looseness. If loose,

replace the clutch cover.

AKX00757

APPLY
GREASE

APPLY
GREASE

PACK
GREASE

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AKX00756

2 mm (0.08 in)

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CLUTCH

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CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-7

CLUTCH DISC

CAUTION

Don't clean the clutch disc in a cleaning solvent.
1. Check the facing for loose rivets, uneven contact, evidence

of seizure, or deposited oils and greases. If defective,
replace the clutch disc.

2. Measure the rivet sink and replace the clutch disc if it is

below the limit.

Minimum limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)

3. Check the torsion spring for play and damage. If defective,

replace the clutch disc.

4. Combine the clutch disc with the input shaft and check for

sliding condition and play in the rotating direction. If poor
sliding condition is evident, clean, reassemble, and recheck.
If excessive play is evident, replace the clutch disc and/or
input shaft.

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING

CAUTION

Release bearing is packed with grease. Therefore, do not
wash it in a cleaning solvent.
1. Check for seizure, damage, noise or improper rotation.

2. Check for wear on the surface which contacts with the

diaphragm spring.

3. Check for wear on the surface which contacts with the

release fork. If abnormally worn, replace.

RELEASE FORK
If the surface which contacts with the bearing is abnormally
worn, replace.

RELEASE FORK SHAFT <3.0L ENGINE>
Check the release fork shaft for bend and wear, and replace if
necessary.

AKX00764

RIVET SINK

AB

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER

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CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-8

CLU TC H R ELEA SE C YLIND ER

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1212001500045

<2.4L ENGINE>

AKX00760

2

5

4

1

6

9

7

8

17 ± 2 N·m
12 ± 1 ft-lb

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3

DISASSEMBLY STEPS
1. PUSH ROD
2. BOOT

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>>A<<

3 PISTON ASSEMBLY
4. PISTON CUP
5. PISTON

6. CONICAL SPRING
7. CAP
8. AIR BLEEDER
9. RELEASE CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)