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

.)

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2

3

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5

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

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12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

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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.

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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.

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>>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.

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>>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).

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NEW GEARSHIFT
LINK CLIP

CABLE 
BRACKET

SHIFT CABLE, 
SELECT CABLE

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NEUTRAL POSITION

SHIFT LEVER

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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.

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>>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.

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