1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Service Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Troubleshooting21'495
OIL PRESSURE TESTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.Completely warm up the transaxle.
.”Raise the vehicle by using a jack so that the drive wheels
can be rotated.
Connect an engine tachometer and place it in a position
where it’s easy to see.
Attach the special oil-pressure gauge
(C-3292 or C-3293)and the adaptor
(MD998332) to each oil-pressure outlet
port.When the reverse pressure is to be tested, the 3,000
kPa(400 psi) type of gauge should be used.
Measure the oil pressure under various conditions , and
check to be sure that the measured results are within the
standard value range shown in the “Standard oil pressure
table” below.
If the oil pressure is not within the specified range, check
and repair as described in the section “Remedial steps if oilpressure is not normal” on the next page.
m // @ Kickdown brake

21-196AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - TroubleshootingStandard Oil Pressure Table
F4A22
Standard oil pressure kPa (psi)Conditions
1NIdlingNeutral360-490(51-70)
2DIdling2nd gear360-490(51-70)
3&ON,Approx.360-4902,5004th gear(51-70)830-900830-900(118-128) -(118-128) -
830-900830-900830-900350-450(118-128)(118-128)(118-128) -(50-6434(SWF)oFF, ,A2pp5boox.3rd gear360-490(51-70)
52Approx.2nd gear360-4902,500(51-70)830-900(118-128)-
6LAp”60”.1st gear360-490(51-70)-I-
1,640-2.240(233-319)-
l-41,500 (213)or more1 or more I
TStandard oil pressure kPa (psi)
0Kickdown
brakepressure
(Release)
@IFrontclutchpressure
0Rearclutchpressure
c3Endclutchpressure
0Low-reverse
brakepressure
00ShiftpositionReducing KickM;vnpressurepressure
-l---l
(APPM
Neutral !r$I$$ -
c3Torque-converter
pressure
h
No.SelectleverpositionEnginespeed
m
Idling
IdlingApprox.2,500Approx.
1,000Approx.2,500
N-
-
LI
*D730-830(104-118)2nd gear (51-68)I I360-480 100-210(14-30)-
830-900(118-128)(SWFON,-
830-900(118-128)830-900(118-128)4SW%FF:830-900(118-128)830-900(118-128)
2450-650(64-92)
*
450-650(64-92)
830-900(118-128)
830-900(118-128)
-
-6,640-2.24C
(233-319),640-2.24C(233-319)I ,640-2.24C(233-319)III
17-
1.500 (213)or more1,500 (213)or more1,500 (213)or more
NOTEmust be 10 kPa (1.4 psi) or less.SW-ON: Switch ON the overdrive control switchSW-OFF: Switch OFF the overdrive control switchI+: Hydraulic pressure is generated, but not the standard value.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - TroubleshootingRemedial Steps If Oil Pressure Is Not Normal
F4A22.,,‘
frouble symptomProbable causeRemedy1;
I. *Line pressures
a.Clogging of oil filtera.Visually inspect the oil filter; replace the oil filte
are all low (or high).
if it is clogged.
NOTEb.Improper adjustment of oil press-b.Measure line pressure @ (kickdown brake*“Line pressures”ure (line pressure) of regulator
pressure); if the pressure is not the standard
refers to oil
ress-ures@,@, 4 and
8
valvevalue, readjust the line pressure, or, if neces-sary, replace the valve body assembly.
@in the “Standardc.Sticking of regulator valvec.Check the operation of the regulator valve;oil pressure table”repair if necessary, or replace the valve body
on the previousassembly.
page.d.Looseness of valve body tighten-d.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt and
ing partinstallation bolt.‘- ,
e.Improper oil pump dischangee.Check the side clearance of the oil pump gehr;
pressurereplace the oil pump assembly if necessary.
I. Improper reducinga.Improper line pressurea.Check the @ kickdown brake pressure (line
pressurepressure); if the line pressure is not the
standard value, check as described in item 1
above.
b.Clogging of the filter (L-shapedb.Disassemble the valve body assembly and
type) of the reducing-pressure cir-check the filter; replace the filter if it is clogged.cuit
c.Improper adjustment of the re-c.Measure the @I reducing pressure; if it is not
ducing pressurethe standard value, readjust, or replace the
valve body assembly.
d.Sticking of the reducing valved.Check the operation of the reducing valve; if
necessary, repair it, or replace the valve body
assembly.
e.Looseness of valve body tighten-e.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt and
ing partinstallation bolt.
#. Improper kick-a.Malfunction of the D-ring or seala. Disassemble the kickdown servo and check
down brake press-ring of the sleeve or kickdownwhether the seal ring or D-ring is damaged.
ureservo piston.If it is cut or has scratches, replace the seal ring
or D-ring.
b.Looseness of valve body tighten-b.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt and
ing partinstallation bolt.
c.Functional malfunction of thec.Replace the valve body assembly.
valve body assembly
. Improper front
clutch pressure
a.Malfunction of the D-ring or seala. Disassemble the kickdown servo and check
ring of the sleeve or kickdownwhether the seal ring or-D-ring is damaged.servo piston.
If it is cut or has scratches, replace the seal ring
or D-ring.
b.Looseness of valve body tighten-b.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt and
ing partinstallation bolt.c.Functional malfunction of thec.Replace the valve body assembly.
valve body assembly
d.Wear of the front clutch piston ord.Disassemble the transaxle itself and check
retainer, or malfunction of the
@whether or not there is wear of the front clutch
D-ring, @ seal, ring.piston and retainer inner circumference, or
ra;;; to the figure on the nextdamage of the D-ring. If there is any wear or
damage, replace the piston, retainer, D-ring
and/or seal ring.
1. Improper endclutch pressure
a.Malfunction of a D-ring @or seala.Disassemble the end clutch and check the sealring 0, @of the end clutch or
O-ring @I of the pipe (Refer to thering, D-ring of the piston, seal ring of thefollowing figure.)retainer, etc.; replace if there are cuts, scars,
scratches or damage.
b.Looseness of valve body tighten-b.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt and
ing partinstallation bolt.c.Functional malfunction of thec.Replace the valve body assembly.
valve body assembly

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Trouble symptom6. improper
low-
reverse brake
pressure
7. Improper torque
converter pressureProbable causea.O-ring between valve body and
transaxle damaged or missing
b.Looseness of valve body tighten-
ing part
c.Functional malfunction of the
valve body assembly
d.Malfunction of the O-ring 0 of thelow-reverse brake piston or the
O-ring
0 of the retainer (Refer tothe figure below.)
a.Sticking of the damper clutch
control solenoid valve (DCCSV) or
the damper clutch control valve.
b.Clogging or leaking of the oil
cooler and/or piping
2.Damaged seal ring @of the input
shaft (Refer to the figure below.)
3.Malfunction of the torque conver-
ter
Remedy
a.Remove the valve body assembly and check to
be sure that the O-ring at the upper surface of
the upper valve body is not
missinor dam-
aged; install or replace the O-ring i7necessary.
b.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt andinstallation bolt.
c.Replace the valve body assembly.
d.Disassemble the transaxle itself and check the
O-ring for damage; replace if there are cuts,
scars, scratches or damage.
a.Check the operation of the damper clutch
system and the DCCSV.
b.Repair or replace, as necessary, the cooler
and/or piping.
c.Disassemble the transaxle itself and check for
damage of the seal ring; replace the seal ring if
there is damage.
d.Replace the torque converter.
@D-ring@Seal ring
-OD-ring@Seal ring
(@Seal ring
@O-ring
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Troubleshooting
F4A33-W4A33Trouble symptom
1. Line pressures areall low (or high).
NOTE* “Line pressures”
refers to oil
pressure @,@I, 0,0, @I and 0, inthe “Standard oil
pressure table” on
the previous page.
2. Improper reducing
pressure3. Improper
kickdown brake
pressure (Apply)
4. Improper
kickdown brake
pressure (Release)
5. Improper front
clutch pressureProbable cause
a.Clogging of oil filter
b.Improper adjustment of oil
pressure (line pressure of
regulator valve
c.Functional malfunction of valve
body assembly
d.Looseness of valve bodytightening part
e.Improper oil pump dischange
pressure
a.Clogging of the filter (L-shaped
type) of the reducing-pressurecircuit
b.Improper adjustment of oil
pressure
c.Functional malfunction of thevalve body assembly
a.Malfunction of the seal ring @,
D-ring @I or seal ring 0 of thesleeve of the kickdown servo
piston.
b.Functional malfunction of the
valve body assembly
a.Malfunction of the seal ring @,
D-ring @ or seal ring a> of thesleeve of the kickdown servo
piston.
b.Functional malfunctio? of the
valve body assembly
a.Malfunction of the seal ring @,
D-ring @or seal ring Q3 of thesleeve of the kickdown servo
piston.
b.Functional malfunction of the
valve body assembly
c.Wear of the front clutch piston or
retainer, or malfunction of theD-ring 0 or seal ring @.
Remedy
a.Visually inspect the oil filter; replace the oil filter
if it is clogged.
b.Measure line pressure @ (kickdown brake
pressure); if the pressure is not the standard
value, readjust the line pressure, or, if
necessary, replace the valve body assembly.
c.Replace the valve body assembly.
d.Tighten the valve body tightening bolt and
installation bolt.
e.Check the side clearance of the oil pump gear;
replace the oil pump assembly if necessary.
a.Disassemble the valve body assembly and
check the filter; replace the filter if it is clogged.
b.Measure the @ reducing pressure; if it is notthe standard value, readjust, or replace the
valve body assembly.
2.Replace the valve body assembly.
a.Disassemble the kickdown servo and check
whether the seal ring or D-ring is damaged.
If it is cut or has scratches, replace the seal ring
or D-ring.
3.Replace the valve body assembly.
3.Disassemble the kickdown servo and check
whether the seal ring or D-ring is damaged.
If it is cut or has scratches, replace the seal ring
or D-ring.
3.Replace the valve body assembly.
3.Disassemble the kickdown servo and checkwhether the seal ring or D-ring is damaged.
If it is cut or has scratches, replace the seal ring
or D-ring.
I.
Replace the valve body assembly.
:.Disassemble the transaxle itself and checkwhether or not there is wear of the front clutch
piston and retainer inner circumference, or
damage of the D-ring and/or seal ring. If there is
any wear or damage, replace the piston,
retainer, D-ring and/or seal ring.

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Trouble symptom
6. Improper rear
clutch pressure*,Probable causeRemedy
a.Malfunction of D-ring @of reara.Disassemble the rear clutch, check input shaft
clutch piston, retainer seal ring
@$I
and seal rings @and 0 of inputseal ring, retainer seal ring, piston
D ring, etc.
and replace broken or damaged parts.
shaft.
b.Functional malfunction of theb.Replace the valve body assembly.
valve body assembly7. Improper end
clutch pressure
a.Malfunction of seal ring @or thea.Disassemble the end clutch and check the oil
D-ring
@I and/or oil seal 0 of endseal or D-ring of the piston, seal ring of the
clutch.retainer, etc.; replace if there are cuts, scars,
scratches or damage.
b.Functional malfunction of theb.Replace the valve body assembly.
valve body assembly8. Improper
low-a.O-ring between valve body anda.Remove the valve body assembly and check to
reverse braketransaxle damaged or missingbe sure that the O-ring at the upper surface of
pressurethe upper valve body is not
missin7or dam-
aged; install or replace the O-ring inecessary.
b.Functional malfunction of theb.Replace the valve body assembly.
valve body assembly
c.Malfunction of the D-ring @of thec.Disassemble the transaxle itself and check the
low-reverse brake piston or theD-ring and O-ring for damage; replace if there
O-ring
@I of the retainerare cuts, scars, scratches or damage.9. Improper torque
a.Clogging or leaking of the oila.Repair or replace, as necessary, the coolerconverter pressure
cooler and/or pipingand/or piping.b.Malfunction of the torque conver-b.Replace the torque converter.ter

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Troubleshooting
BSeal
EiISealringring
OSeal ring
I
‘,:,l.
f:
eal ring
IRear c/utch@D-ringI
IFront clutch
Low-reverse brake
iFAq36 1@Seal ring
/OSeal ring
-ringservo piston
TFA0362

21-202AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Troubleshooting
CONVERTER STALL TESTStall test consist of determining maximum engine
speed obtained at full throttle in “D” and “R”
positions. This test checks torque converter stator
overrunning clutch operation, and holding ability of
transaxle clutches and low-reserve brake.
CautionDuring this test, make sure that no one stand in
front of or behind vehicle.
1. Check transaxle fluid level. Fluid should be at
normal operating temperature
[70-80°C (160-
18O”F)]. Engine coolant should also be at normaloperating temperature
[80-90°C (180- 19O”F)l.2. Apply chocks to both rear wheels.
3. Attach engine tachometer.
4. Apply parking and service brakes fully.
5. Start engine.
6. With selector lever in “D” position, depress
accelerator pedal fully to read engine maximum
rpm. Do not hold throttle wide open any longer
than is necessary to obtain maximum engine
rpm reading, and never longer than 5 seconds ata time. If more than one stall test is required,
operate engine at approximatey 1,000 rpm in
neutral for 2 minutes to cool transaxle fluid
between tests.
Stall speed:
1,800-3,200 rpm
TRANSAXLE CONTROL7. Place selector lever to “R” position and perform
?+stall test by the same procedure as in foregoing
-,
item.Stall Speed Above Specification in “D”
If stall speed is higher than specification, rear clutchor overrunning clutch of transaxle is slipping. In this
case, perform hydraulic test to locate cause of
slippage.Stall Speed Above Specifjcation in “R”
If stall speed is higher than specification, front
clutch of transaxle or low-reverse brake is slipping.
In this case, perform hydraulic test to locate cause
of slippage.
Stall Speed Below Specification in “D” and “R”
If stall speed is lower than specification, insufficient
engine output or faulty torque converter is sus-
pected. Check for engine misfiring, ignition timing,
valve clearance etc. If these are good, torque
converter is faulty.
Symptom
Selector lever operation isstiff
Probable causeIncorrect adjustment of sleeve
Incorrect adjustment of control cable
Excessive wear of detent plate
Worn contact surfaces of pushbutton and sleeveRemedyAdjust
Replace
Starter motor does notoperate with the selector
lever in the “N” or
“P”position
Will not shift to
4-speedMalfunction in inhibitor switch
Malfunction of starter relay
Incorrect adjustment of control cableMalfunction of OD switch
Replace
Adjust
Replace