Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Components And Functions
COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
| COMPONENT | FUNCTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Underdrive clutch | UD | Connects the input shaft to the underdrive sun gear. |
| Reverse clutch | REV | Connects the input shaft to the reverse sun gear. |
| Direct clutch <5A/T> | DIR | Connects the direct sun gear to the direct planetary carrier. |
| Overdrive clutch | OD | Connects the input shaft to the overdrive planetary carrier. |
| Low-reverse brake | LR | Holds the low-reverse annulus gear and the overdrive planetary carrier. |
| Second brake | 2ND | Holds the reverse sun gear. |
| Reduction brake <5A/T> | RED | Holds the direct sun gear. |
| One-way clutch-L | OWC-L | Restricts the rotation direction of the low-reverse annulus gear. |
| One-way clutch-D <5A/T> | OWC-D | Controls rotation direction of the direct sun gear. |
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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