Servicing - A/t: Removal & Installation Mitsubishi Eclipse III

A/T FLUID REPLACEMENT

If you have an A/T fluid changer, use this changer to replace the A/T fluid. If you do not have an A/T fluid changer, replace the A/T fluid by the following procedure.

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1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the radiator). Place a container under the hose to collect the discharge. CAUTION: The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is started. If the A/T fluid has all drained out before then, the engine should be stopped at that point. Discharge volume: Approximately 3.5 dm 3 (3.7 quarts)
2. Start the engine and let the A/T fluid drain out. Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case to drain the A/T fluid. Discharge volume: Approximately 2.0 dm 3 (2.1 quarts)
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 32+/-2 N.m (24+/-1 ft-lb) CAUTION: Stop pouring if the full volume of A/T fluid cannot be poured in.
5. Pour new A/T fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III or equivalent) in through the oil filter tube. Adding volume: Approximately 5.5 dm 3 (5.8 quarts)
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the contaminated A/T fluid)
7. Pour the new A/T fluid in through the oil filler tube. Adding volume: Approximately 3.5 dm 3 (3.7 quarts) NOTE: Check for contamination or burnt smell. If fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 6 and 7 before proceeding to Step 8.
8. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 above, and firmly replace the dipstick.
9. Start the engine and run it at idle for one to two minutes.
10. Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move it to the "N" position.
11. Check that the A/T fluid level is at the "COLD" mark on the dipstick. If the level is lower than this, pour in more A/T fluid.
12. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature rises to the normal temperature [70-80°C (158-176°F)], and then check the A/T fluid level again. The A/T fluid level must be at the "HOT" mark. NOTE: The A/T fluid temperature is measured with scan tool (MUT-II). NOTE: The "COLD" level is for reference only; the "HOT" level should be regarded as the standard level. NOTE: If it takes some amount of time until the A/T fluid reaches its normal operating temperature [70-80°C (158-176°F)], check the A/T fluid level by referring to the left diagram.
13. When A/T fluid is under the specified level, pour in more A/T fluid. When A/T fluid is under the specified level, drain the excessive A/T fluid from the drain plug to adjust A/T fluid level to the specified level.
14. Firmly insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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1. Place the selector lever to "P" position.
2. Fasten the shift lock cable at the position where the end of the shift lock cable is positioned above the red marking.

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1. Install the key interlock cable on the lock cam.
2. Install the spring and washer of the key interlock cable as shown.
3. While lightly pushing the cable coupling portion of the lock cam in the direction A, tighten the nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb)

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1. Put the selector lever in the "N" position.
2. Loosen the nut. Gently push the transaxle control cable in the direction of the arrow until the cable is taut. Tighten the nut at the specified torque. Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb)

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1. Place the selector lever to "P" position.
2. Fasten the shift lock cable at the position where the end of the shift lock cable is positioned above the red marking.

>> B << KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING LOCK CYLINDER SIDE) INSTALLATION

Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and install the key interlock cable.

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1. Install the key interlock cable on the lock cam.
2. Install the spring and washer of the key interlock cable as shown.
3. While lightly pushing the cable coupling portion of the lock cam in the direction A, tighten the locking nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb)