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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2004ECLIPSE L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULOVERHAUL (SUBASSEMBLIES)DIFFERENTIAL
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHC
Differential
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Differential
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<> TAPER ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL
1. Support the taper roller bearing with special tool MD998801, and then set them on the press.
2. Push down on the differential case with the press to remove the bearing.
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< SPACER, SIDE GEAR, WASHER, PINION AND PINION SHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Mount a spacer on the back surface of the side gear, and then install the side gear in the differential case.
NOTE: When a new side gear is to be installed, use a medium thickness spacer [0.93 to 1.00 mm (0.0366 to 0.0395 inch)].
2. Set the washer on the back of each pinion, and put both pinions simultaneously in mesh with the side gears. While rotating them, install them into position.
3. Insert the pinion shaft.
4. Measure the backlash between the side gear and pinion.
Standard value: 0.025 - 0.150 mm (0.0010 - 0.0059 inch)
5. If the backlash is out of the standard value, select a spacer and re-measure the backlash.
NOTE: Adjust until file backlash on both sides are equal.
>>B<
Install the lock pin so that it will be oriented in the direction shown.
>>C<< TAPER ROLLER BEARING INSTALLATION
Using special tools MD998812 and MD998820, press install the taper roller bearing with the press.
>>D<< DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
Apply ATF to the bolt, and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque: 132 ± 5 Nm (98 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.