A/T - 2-3 Shift Flare/Slipping

No.: TSB-05-23-004REVII
DATE: September, 2005
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
2-3 SHIFT FLARE

This TSB supercedes TSB-05-23-004REV, to correct the labor time and operation codes
in the WARRANTY INFORMATION section of the bulletin. Revised information is
indicated by -->.

PURPOSE

Some customers may complain of shift flare when shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear.
This bulletin contains procedures for diagnosing and repairing this condition. New,
improved parts are listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1997-02 Mirage

2001-04 Diamante

1999-05 Galant

2000-05 Eclipse

2001-05 Eclipse Spyder

2002-05 Lancer

2004 Lancer Sportback Wagon

2003-05 Outlander

2004-05 Endeavor

PROCEDURE

1. Test drive the vehicle to confirm that shift flare occurs at 2-3 shift.
2. Check the ATF level and color. Correct as necessary. Inspect the A/T drain plug for
metal debris.
3. Start the engine and warm the ATF to 140-212 degrees F (60-100 degrees C). With
constant throttle opening at TPS reading 1.7V - 1.8 V, confirm that the 2-3 upshift
occurs between 35 and 40 mph (between 56 and 64 km/h). Continue this driving pattern
until the 2-3 shift has occurred five times.
a. If the shift flare is not eliminated after the 2-3 shift has occurred five times,
continue with Step 4.
4. Check for DTCs.
a If any DTC is set, diagnose the DTC as described in the appropriate service
manual.
b. If no DTCs are set, perform the pressure tests for the OD clutch and 2nd brake as
described in Group 23 of the appropriate service manual. Record the pressures on
the repair order. Then continue with Step 5.
5. Open the rear cover. In the seal ring area, inspect the drum, seal rings, and rear cover
for grooves, excessive damage, and poor clearance.

-->NOTE : Perform this inspection/repair with the transmission assembly in the vehicle.
a. If any grooves, damage or clearance problems are found, replace the following parts
with the new, improved parts listed in the PARIS INFORMATION section of this
bulletin.
^ Reverse IOD Clutch Assembly (with drum)
^ Reverse Retainer
^ Seal Rings
^ Rear Cover
^ Input Shaft Rear Bearing
b If no grooves, damage or clearance problems are found, follow the diagnosis procedure
in Group 23 of the appropriate service manual.

PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
--> The labor operation times and operation numbers are now the only ones to be used for
these procedures to address actual customer complaints. Claims for this condition where
these operation times and labor operation numbers are not used (as of the release of this
bulletin) will be reduced and/or charged back.

For Actual Customer Complaints Only:

--> Diagnosis Procedure Labor Time - 1.0 hrs. (all affected models)

Use Labor Operation Number 23301090

--> Needed:

End Clutch Replacement Labor Time - See chart below

Use Labor Operation Number 23301095

Claims for this condition where the above operation times and labor operation numbers
are not used (as of the release of this bulletin) will be reduced and/or charged back.