Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 406

SPECIAL TOOLS

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

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SPECIA L TO O LS

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O N -VEH IC LE SERVIC E

TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL CHECK

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1. Remove the filler plug.

2. Check that the oil level is up to the lower edge of the filler

plug hole.

3. Check that the oil is not noticeably dirty, and that it has a

suitable viscosity.

4. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32

±

2 N

⋅

m (24

±

1 ft-lb)

TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT

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1. Remove the filler plug.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.

3. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32

±

2 N

⋅

m (24

±

1 ft-lb)

4. Fill with gear oil SAE 75W

−

90W or 75W

−

85W conforming

to API classification GL-4 till the level comes to the lower
portion of filler plug hole.

Quantity:

<F5M42> 2.2 dm

3

(2.3 quarts)

<F5M51> 2.8 dm

3

(3.0 quarts)

5. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32

±

2 N

⋅

m (24

±

1 ft-lb)

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991453
Engine hanger

-

Supporting the engine assembly
during removal and installation of the
transaxle

GENERAL SERVICE
TOOL MZ203827
Engine lifter

General service tool

MB991113
Steering linkage puller

MB990635

Tie rod end and lower arm
disconnection

MB991453

MZ203827

MB990635

AC001592

TRANSMISSION
OIL

FILLER PLUG
HOLE

AB

AC001597

DRIVESHAFT <LH>

DRAIN PLUG

FILLE RPLUG

AB

TRANSAXLE CONTROL

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

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TR A N SA XLE C O N TR O L

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during removal and installation of the
shift cable and select cable assembly.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

P.15-5

.)

•

Battery and Battery Tray Removal and Installation. (Refer
to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-8

.)

AC001625

1

2

3

4

5

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

9

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

6

7

8

6

10

AB

SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
STEPS

>>B<<

1.

SHIFT KNOB

>>B<<

2.

SLEEVE

•

FLOOR CONSOLE BOX (REFER
TO GROUP 52A, FLOOR
CONSOLE

P.52A-9

.)

3.

SNAP PIN

4.

SELECT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

<<A>>

>>A<<

5.

SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

6.

SNAP PIN

>>C<<

7.

SELECT CABLE CONNECTION
(TRANSAXLE SIDE)

>>C<<

8.

SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION
(TRANSAXLE SIDE)

•

HEATER/COOLER UNIT (REFER
TO GROUP 55, HEATER/
COOLER UNIT, HEATER CORE
AND EVAPORATOR

P.55-30

.)

>>C<<

9.

SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL STEPS

>>B<<

1.

SHIFT KNOB

>>B<<

2.

SLEEVE

•

FLOOR CONSOLE BOX (REFER
TO GROUP 52A, FLOOR
CONSOLE

P.52A-9

.)

3.

SNAP PIN

4.

SELECT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
STEPS (Continued)

TRANSAXLE CONTROL

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (SHIFT LEVER SIDE)
REMOVAL

CAUTION

Be careful not to disengage the clip from the shift cable or
deform it.
Expand the clip at the shift cable end toward the arrow
direction, and remove the cable from the shift lever by pushing
the shift cable down.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (SHIFT LEVER SIDE)
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that there is no excessive play at the shift cable

end clip. If there is an excessive play or the clip is
disengaged from the shift cable end, check the clip opening
gap. If the gap is more than 9.5 mm (0.37 inch), deform the
clip until the gap reaches 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.31 inch).

2. Engage the clip with the shift cable hook securely, and push

the clip with your thumbs until it clicks in place.

3. Install the shift cable to the shift lever.

<<A>>

>>A<<

5.

SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

10. SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC001673

AC001661

9.5
(0.37)

5 - 8
(0.20 - 0.31)

mm
(in)

AB

AC001662

TRANSAXLE CONTROL

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>>B<< SLEEVE/SHIFT KNOB INSTALLATION
1. Place the sleeve over the shift lever end.

2. Place the shift knob over the sleeve.

3. Screw in the shift knob. When the shift knob is hard to turn

(approximately seven turns), screw in the shift knob four
additional turns until its shift pattern faces forward.

>>C<< SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY/
SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION/SELECT CABLE
CONNECTION
1. Set the transaxle side shift lever and the passenger

compartment side shift lever to the neutral position.

2. For the transaxle side, the white and yellow paint marks on

the shift and select cable ends should face the snap pins.

3. Move the shift lever to all positions and check that the

operation is smooth.

AC001663 AB

NEUTRAL POSITION

SHIFT LEVER