1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE clutch

-m-m AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE -Transaxle Assembly
DISASSEMBLYN21WMCaution
%T1. Since the automatic transaxle is made of particularly
~_,high precision parts, be very careful when handling
them during disassembly and reassembly so that they
are not scratched.
2. Spread a rubber mat on the workbench and keep it
clean.3. Do not use cotton gloves or cloth rags during dis-
assembly. If they are needed, use nylon cloth or paper
towels.
4. Clean all disassembled parts. Clean metal
parts with
normal cleanser and completely dry with air.
5. Clean the clutch disc, resin thrust plate and rubber
parts with ATF (automatic transmission fluid) and do
not get any dirt on them.
6. If the transaxle itself is damaged, disassemble and
clean the cooler system also.
1. Remove the torque converter.
2. Mount the dial gauge on the transaxle case and measure
the end play of the input shaft.
3. Remove the brackets.
4. Remove the oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide.
1:5. Remove the pulse generator A and B.
6.First remove the manual control lever and then remove theinhibitor switch.
7. Remove the speedometer driven gear assembly.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21-21321. Remove the end clutch cover mounting bolts and then
remove the end clutch cover.
22. Remove the end clutch assembly.
23. Remove the thrust plate.
24. Remove the end clutch hub.
25. Remove the thrust bearing.
NOTESometimes it sticks to the end clutch hub.
26. Pull out the end clutch shaft.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assemblv 21-27532. Using the special tool, remove the oil pump.
rhru33. Remove the thrust washer and thrust race.
34. Holding the input shaft, remove the front clutch assembly
and rear clutch assembly together.
35. Remove the thrust bearing.
36. Remove the rear clutch hub.
NOTESometimes the thrust race sticks to the clutch hub.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21281TFA0159
iWD (Front side)
MD998803
REASSEMBLYCautionNZlLFAO1. Do not reuse the gasket, O-ring, oil seal, etc. When
assembling, replace with new parts. (Note: The oil
level gauge rubber need not be replaced.)
2. Do NOT use any grease except petrolatum.
3. First apply ATF to the friction elements, the rotating
parts and sliding parts and then assemble.
Soak new clutch disc and brake disc in ATF for over 2
hours before using.
4. Do not use a sealing agent or adhesive agent on the
gaskets.
5.When replacing the bushing, replace the assembly that
includes the bushing.
6.Do not use cotton gloves or rags (cloth) when assemb-
ling. If required, use nylon cloth or paper towels.
7. Also replace the oil in the cooler.
1. Using the special tool, press-fit the drive shaft oil seal.
Special tools
FWD
AWD
FrontM D998325
RearM D998325
Front
M D998803
RearMD998325Caution
Align with the case positioning boss and assemble so
the oil seal flange pieces are on top wheh put in the car.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21-289TWO27039. Install the kickdown servo spring, piston and sleeve.
Caution
The kickdown servo piston seal ring end should not
coincide with the oil supply ports (arrows in figure on
left).40. Using the special tool, press in the kickdown servo piston
and sleeve and install the snap ring.
41. Install the kickdown band.
Caution
Install so the direction indicated by the arrow is to the
front.
42. Install thrust bearing
#4 and thrust washer #2 in the rear
clutch.43. Assemble the rear clutch and front clutch.

21-290 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly
7-hrust bearing #5WA0271
Thrustrace #6
TFA027344. Install thrust bearing
#5 in the rear clutch hub.
45. Install the rear clutch hub in the rear clutch.
46. Install thrust race
#6 on the end of the rear clutch hub.
47. Install thrust bearing
#7 in the kickdown drum.
48. Assemble the clutch assembly and kickdown drum.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 21-291
49. Install the clutch assembly and kickdown drum at the sametime in the transaxle case.
Thrust race
#3I50. Stick thrust race #3 and thrust washer #l to the rear end
of the oil pump with petrolatum.
51. Using the special tool, install a new oil pump gasket and oilpump assembly.
Oil pump assembly mounting bolts:
19-23 Nm (14-16
klbs.)52. Measure the input shaft end play and, if it is outside the
standard value, replace thrust race
#3 and thrust washer
#I and adjust so it reaches the standard value.
Standard value:
0.3-1.0 mm (.012-.039 in.)
53. Install the spacer, idler gear and bearing and then insert theidler shaft.
Caution
Install so the identification groove on the end of the
idler gear is toward the back side.

21-292 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly Idler gear
cover
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17502XJ54. Tighten the idler shaft lock bolt to the specified torque and
use a new lock plate so it doesn’t turn.
Idler shaft lock bolt:
31-44 Nm (23-31 ft.lbs.)55. Install the idler gear cover and a new gasket.
Idler gear cover mounting bolts:
lo-12 Nm (7.5-6.5 ftlbs.)56.
Insert the end clutch shaft from the long direction of the
spline.57.
Insert the thrust washer in the end clutch return spring.
58. Install the end clutch hub in the end clutch assembly.