Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 744

TRANSAXLE CONTROL

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

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TRANSAXLE CONTROL

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.15-6

.)

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

P.54A-8

.)

AC302225

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

11

AB

10

N

SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
STEPS

>>D<<

1.

SHIFT KNOB

>>D<<

2.

SLEEVE

•

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

P.52A-7

.)

3.

SNAP PIN

4.

SELECT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

<<A>> >>C<<

5.

SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

6.

SNAP PIN

>>B<<

7.

SELECT CABLE CONNECTION
(TRANSAXLE SIDE)

>>B<<

8.

SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION
(TRANSAXLE SIDE)

•

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

P.55-34

.)

>>B<<

9.

SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY

<<B>> >>A<<

10. GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP

SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL STEPS

>>D<<

1.

SHIFT KNOB

>>D<<

2.

SLEEVE

•

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

P.52A-7

.)

3.

SNAP PIN

4.

SELECT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

<<A>> >>C<<

5.

SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION
(SHIFT LEVER SIDE)

11. SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

SHIFT CABLE AND SELECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<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 direc-
tion, and remove the cable from the shift lever by pushing the
shift cable down.

.

<<B>> GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP REMOVAL
Push up the claws of the gearshift link clip using a screwdriver,
etc., and then remove the gearshift link clip from the bracket
together with the cables.

AC001673

AC207686AB

GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP

GEARSHIFT CABLE,
SELECT CABLE

CLAWS

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP

CAUTION

Insert thoroughly the gearshift link clip, shift cable and
select cable until they click in place.
1. After installing the new gearshift link clip to the cable bracket

of the transaxle, install the shift cable and select cable to the
cable bracket.
NOTE: The clip is reversible.

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

operation is smooth.

.

>>B<< 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.

.

>>C<< 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 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), squeeze the clip until
the reaxed gap reaches 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.31 inch).

AC209411 AB

NEW GEARSHIFT
LINK CLIP

CABLE
BRACKET

SHIFT CABLE,
SELECT CABLE

AC001663 AB

NEUTRAL POSITION

SHIFT LEVER

AC001661

9.5
(0.37)

5 - 8
(0.20 - 0.31)

mm
(in)

AB

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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.

.

>>D<< 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.

AC001662