Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 853

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

TSB Revision

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

23A-421

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1232001200411

CAUTION

When removing and installing the key interlock cable and shift lock cable, be careful not to hit the 
SRS-ECU.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation 
• Floor Console Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A 

P.52A-7

.)

• Key Interlock Mechanism Check (Refer to 

P.23A-413

.) <Post-installation>

• Shift Lock Mechanism Check (Refer to 

P.23A-413

.) <Post-installation>

AC001636AB

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

7

N

6

9

BRAKE 
PEDAL

1

10

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

5

4

3

2

8

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 
REMOVAL STEPS

>>C<<

1.

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 
CONNECTION (SELECTOR 
LEVER SIDE)

•

LOWER COLUMN COVER 
(REFER TO GROUP 37A, 
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT 

P.37A-22

.)

2.

COVER

>>B<<

3.

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE 
CONNECTION (STEERING 
LOCK CYLINDER SIDE)

4.

SLIDER

5.

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE

SHIFT LOCK CABLE REMOVAL 
STEPS

>>A<<

6.

SHIFT LOCK CABLE 
CONNECTION (SELECTOR 
LEVER SIDE)

7.

COTTER PIN

8.

SHIFT LOCK CABLE 
CONNECTION (BRAKE PEDAL 
SIDE)

9.

SHIFT LOCK CABLE

ETACS-ECU REMOVAL

10. ETACS-ECU

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< SHIFT LOCK CABLE (SELECTOR LEVER SIDE) 
INSTALLATION
1. Shift the selector lever in the "P" position.
2. Fasten the shift lock cable at the position where the end of 

the shift lock cable is positioned above the red mark on the 
lock cam.

.

>>B<< KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING LOCK 
CYLINDER SIDE) INSTALLATION
Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and install 
the key interlock cable.

.

>>C<< KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (SELECTOR LEVER SIDE) 
INSTALLATION
1. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Slide the washer and spring toward the lock cam, insert the 

cable into the stand off bracket and release the spring.

4. Lightly push the key interlock cable into the key interlock 

cable housing toward the arrow (A) direction until the cable 
movement stops and the cable end eye is aligned with the 
shaft on the lock cam. Tighten the locking nut. Snap the 
cable end eye onto the shaft of the lock cam.

Tightening torque: 12 

± 2 N⋅m (102 ± 22 in-lb)

INSPECTION

M1232001300173

Check the cable assembly for function and for damage.

AC001628AC

RED MARK

SHIFT LOCK CABLE

LOCK CAM

AC0001627AC

SPRING

WASHER

LOCKING NUT

LOCK CAM

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE

A

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1231005700415

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be partially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle 

on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

Pre-removal Operation
• Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 00, Main-

tenance Service 

P.00-56

.)

• Under Cover Removal

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

Battery 

P.54A-8

.)

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air 

Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Battery and Battery Tray Installation (Refer to GROUP 

54A, Battery 

P.54A-8

.)

• Under Cover Installation

• Transmission Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 00, Main-

tenance Service 

P.00-56

.)

• Selector Lever Operation Check (Refer to 

P.23A-412

.)

• Speedometer Operation Check (Refer to GROUP 54A, 

Combination Meter 

− On-vehicle Service − Speedometer 

Check 

P.54A-108

.)

AC001637AH

<2.4L ENGINE>

<2.4L ENGINE>

48 ± 6 N·m
36 ± 4 ft-lb

8

7

30 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

6

5

4

3

2

8

48 ± 6 N·m
36 ± 4 ft-lb

1

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE 
CONNECTION

2.

TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER 
HOSES CONNECTION

3.

TRANSMISSION RANGE 
SWITCH CONNECTOR

4.

A/T CONTROL SOLENOID 
VALVE ASSEMBLY 
CONNECTOR

5.

INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR 
CONNECTOR

6.

OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED 
SENSOR CONNECTOR

<<A>>

7.

STARTER MOTOR

8.

TRANSAXLE UPPER 
CONNECTING BOLTS

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

23A-424

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be partially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle 

on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

Required Special Tools:

• MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly

• MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer

• MB991895: Engine Hanger

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

• MB991928: Engine Hanger

• MZ203827: Engine Lifter

AC001638AG

74 ± 4 N·m
53 ± 3 ft-lb

93 ± 15 N·m
69 ± 11 ft-lb

15

22

13

12

108 ± 10 N·m
80 ± 7 ft-lb

11

44 ± 10 N·m
33 ± 7 ft-lb

45 ± 10 N·m*
33 ± 7 ft-lb*

8.8 ± 1.0 N·m
78 ± 8 ft-lb

26 ± 4 N·m
19 ± 3 ft-lb

45 ± 5 N·m*
34 ± 3 ft-lb*

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

14

49 ± 3 N·m
37 ± 2 ft-lb

18

17

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 4 ft-lb

14

10

N

N

21

48 ± 6 N·m
36 ± 4 ft-lb

9

N

16

19

20

20

83 ± 12 N·m*
61 ± 9 ft-lb*

57 ± 7 N·m
42 ± 5 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

9.

STABILIZER LINK 
CONNECTION <STRUT SIDE>

10. WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 

CABLE CONNECTION 
<VEHICLES WITH ABS>

11. BRAKE HOSE CLAMP

<<B>>

12. TIE ROD END CONNECTION

<<B>>

13. LOWER ARM CONNECTION

<<C>>

14. DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTION
15. CENTERMEMBER ASSEMBLY

16. REAR ROLL STOPPER
17. BELL HOUSING COVER

<<E>>

18. DRIVE PLATE BOLTS

<<F>>

19. TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET

>>B<<

20. TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER

<<G>>

•

ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT

21. TRANSAXLE LOWER 

CONNECTING BOLTS

>>A<<

22. TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)