Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 510

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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AC004792

H

I

J

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

E

F

G

A

B

C

<2.4L ENGINE>

<3.0L ENGINE>

D

K

AB

AC001876

HEADLIGHT (RH)

DUAL
PRESSURE
SWITCH

AB

A

AC001880

<2.4L ENGINE>

AB

THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSOR

B

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AC001877

<3.0L ENGINE>

AB

THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSOR

B

AC001881

INPUT SHAFT
SPEED SENSOR

VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR

OUTPUT SHAFT
SPEED SENSOR

AB

C

AC001655

D

A/T CONTROL RELAY

BATTERY

AE

AC001882AB

<2.4L ENGINE>

CRANKSHAFT
POSITION SENSOR

E

AC001878

<3.0L ENGINE>

CRANKSHAFT
POSITION
SENSOR

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

AB

E

AC004672

G

AB

DIPSTICK

PARK/NEUTRAL
POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH

AC001879

G

OVERDRIVE
SOLENOID
VALVE

LOW-
REVERSE
SOLENOID
VALVE

A/T FLUID
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR

VALVE BODY
ASSEMBLY

UNDERDRIVE
SOLENOID

SECOND
SOLENOID
VALVE

TORQUE
CONVERTER
SOLENOID
VALVE

AB

AC001883

POWER-
TRAIN
CONTROL
MODULE
(PCM)

AB

H

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ESSENTIAL SERVICE

A/T FLUID CHECK

M1231000900049

1. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature rises to the

normal temperature [70

−

80

°

C (158

−

176

°

F)].

NOTE: The A/T fluid temperature is measured with scan tool
(MUT-II).

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.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

3. Move the selector lever through all positions to fill the torque

converter and the hydraulic circuits with fluid, and then move
the selector lever to the "N" position.

4. After wiping off any dirt around the dipstick, remove the

dipstick and check the condition of the A/T fluid.

AC001884 AB

STOPLIGHT SWITCH

BRAKE PEDAL

I

AC001886AB

DATA LINK
CONNECTOR

ACCELERATOR
PEDAL

J

AC001885

K

SELECTOR
LEVER

SHIFT
SWITCH
ASSEMBLY

AB

AC002477

80

DIPSTICK

60

40

(176)

(140)

(104)

FLUID TEMPERATURE [˚C (˚F)]

– 30 (– 1.2)

– 20 (– 0.8)

– 10 (– 0.4)

0 (0)

10 (0.4)

FLUID LEVEL [mm (in)]

AB

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NOTE: If the A/T fluid smells as if it is burnt, it means that
the A/T fluid has been contaminated by fine particles from
the bushings and friction materials, a transaxle overhaul and
flashing the cooler line flushing may be necessary.

5. Check that the A/T fluid level is at the "HOT" mark on the

dipstick. If the A/T fluid level is lower than this, pour in more
DIAMOND ATF SP III, ATF SP II M or equivalent until the
level reaches the "HOT" mark.

NOTE: If the A/T fluid level is too low, the oil pump will draw
in air along with the A/T fluid, which will cause bubbles to
form. This will in turn cause the hydraulic pressure to drop,
which will result in late shifting and slipping of the clutches
and brakes.

NOTE: In either case, air bubbles can interfere with normal
valve, clutch, and brake operation. Foaming can cause A/T
fluid to escape from the transaxle vent, in which case it may
be mistake for a leak.

6. Securely insert the dipstick.

NOTE: The A/T fluid should always be replaced in the
following conditions:

•

When trouble shooting the transaxle

•

When overhauling the transaxle

•

When the A/T fluid is noticeably dirty or burnt (driving

under severe conditions)

A/T FLUID REPLACEMENT

M1231001000038

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

AC001888

<2.4L ENGINE>

<3.0L ENGINE>

AB

AC001889 AB