Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 894

CLUTCH

TSB Revision

CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-7

CLUTCH DISC

CAUTION

Don't clean the clutch disc in a cleaning solvent.
1. Check the facing for loose rivets, uneven contact, evidence 

of seizure, or deposited oils and greases. If defective, 
replace the clutch disc.

2. Measure the rivet sink and replace the clutch disc if it is 

below the limit.

Minimum limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)

3. Check the torsion spring for play and damage. If defective, 

replace the clutch disc.

4. Combine the clutch disc with the input shaft and check for 

sliding condition and play in the rotating direction. If poor 
sliding condition is evident, clean, reassemble, and recheck. 
If excessive play is evident, replace the clutch disc and/or 
input shaft.

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CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING

CAUTION

Release bearing is packed with grease. Therefore, do not 
wash it in a cleaning solvent.
1. Check for seizure, damage, noise or improper rotation.
2. Check for wear on the surface which contacts with the 

diaphragm spring.

3. Check for wear on the surface which contacts with the 

release fork. If abnormally worn, replace.

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RELEASE FORK
If the surface which contacts with the bearing is abnormally 
worn, replace.

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RELEASE FORK SHAFT <3.0L ENGINE>
Check the release fork shaft for bend and wear, and replace if 
necessary.

AKX00764

RIVET SINK

TORSION
SPRING

AB

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER

TSB Revision

CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-8

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1212001500045

<2.4L ENGINE>

AKX00760

2

5

4

1

6

9

7

8

17 ± 2 N·m 
12 ± 1 ft-lb

AB

3

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1.

PUSH ROD

2.

BOOT

<<A>>

>>A<<

3.

PISTON ASSEMBLY

4.

PISTON CUP

5.

PISTON

6.

CONICAL SPRING

7.

CAP

8.

AIR BLEEDER

9.

RELEASE CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY STEPS 

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER

TSB Revision

CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-9

 <3.0L ENGINE>

AKX00762

7

8

11 ± 2 N·m 
8 ± 1 ft-lb

3

2

9

1

6

4

5

AB

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1.

PUSH ROD

2.

BOOT

<<A>>

>>A<<

3.

PISTON ASSEMBLY

4.

PISTON CUP

5.

PISTON

6.

CONICAL SPRING

7.

CAP

8.

AIR BLEEDER

9.

RELEASE CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY STEPS 

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER

TSB Revision

CLUTCH OVERHAUL

21B-10

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> PISTON ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Cover with a shop towel to prevent the piston from popping 

out.

CAUTION

Apply compressed air slowly to prevent brake fluid from 
splashing.
2. Apply the compressed air into the tube mounting hole to 

remove the piston assembly.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< PISTON ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1. Apply brake fluid SAE J1703 (DOT3) to the piston cup and 

inner surface of the release cylinder.

2. Insert the piston assembly into the release cylinder.

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER INSPECTION

M1212001600042

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PISTON CUP
Check the lip of piston cup for scratch. If it is scratched, check 
the inner surface of the release cylinder for scratches.

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RELEASE CYLINDER
Check the inner surface of the release cylinder for scratches or 
abnormal wear, replace if necessary.

AKX00765

AKX00763

AKX00754