Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 888

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Nut
Pry bar
(NON-TURBO)> Transaxle Control
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING
NUTS REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack,
and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket nuts.
Caution
Be sure not to tilt the transaxle assembly.
SUPPORTING ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine
assembly.
ROD END BALL JOINT
KNUCKLE/LATERAL LOWER
AND KNUCKLE/COMPRESSION LOWER ARM
BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Using the special tool, loosen the tie
nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from. the
ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent
it from coming off.
DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTION
(1) a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive
shaft to remove the drive shaft.
NOTE
Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the drive shaft.
Caution
1. Use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft from B.J.
assembly, or the
2. Do not insert the bar too far, or the oil seal may
be damaged.
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(2) Suspend the removed drive shaft with wire so that there
are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
(3) Use the special tool to cover the transaxle case to prevent
foreign materials from getting into the transaxle case.
Revision
BALL JOINT
mounting
assembly may be damaged.