Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990, Service Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OVERHAUL
Transaxle
70. Clamp
71. Gasket
72. Oil pan
73. Gasket
74. Drain plug
75. O-ring
76. Set screw
77. O-ring
78. Detent plate
79. Sprag rod support
80. Parking sprag rod
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81. Control shaft
82. D-ring
83. Transfer shaft cover
84. Lock nut
85. Driven gear
86. Outer race
87. Spacer
-88. Outer race
89. Transaxle case
(1) Prior to disassembling the transaxle, openings
and thoroughly clean the exterior of the, assembly, prefer-
ably by steam.
(2) Place the transmission on the ‘workbench with the oil
pan down.
(3) Remove the torque converter. .
(4)
Measuring input shaft end play will
usually indicate when a thrust is required
(except when major parts are replaced). Thrust washers
are located between the shaft support and rear
clutch retainer, and between the reaction shaft support
and front clutch ‘retainer.
Mount a dial indicator to the converter housing using
the special tool, with its plunger seated against the end
of the input shaft.
Move the input shaft in and out with pliers to obtain the
end play reading. Be careful not to scratch the input shaft.
Record the indicator reading for reference when reassem-
bling the transaxle.
(5) Remove pulse generators “A” and “B”.
(6) Remove the manual control lever, and then remove
park/neutral position switch.
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