The second Generation non-turbo Eclipse/Talons not only introduced a chrysler Engine to the body style in 1995 but with it came the two different transaxle as well. The 41TE automatic transaxle will be discussed here.
The terminology "Transaxle" is used for cars with a transferse mounted engine where the transmission incorporates a differential inside the transmission to make this vehicle front engine and front wheel drive.
The 41TE transaxle used in 95-99 Eclipse/Talon vehicles has been in use since at least the early 90's. The higher line chrysler minivans as well as dodge dynasty/New Yorkers also ran this trans.
The transaxle uses ATF+3 transmission fluid, RTV or re-usable gasket for the transmission pan, plastic filter with filter element inside, a transmission oil cooler located in one of the end tanks of the coolant radiator, an input speed sensor, an output speed sensor, transaxle solenoid pack, a torque convertor, and a group of clutches.
Common mistakes made on these type of transaxles may include: use of dexronIII or other automatic transmission fluids that are not recomended, lack of fluid and filter change (every 20,000 miles at least), and electronic component failure being mis-diagnosed as internal transmission failure.
The transmission gearing is electronically controlled by the transmission control module (TCM) located behind the radio. The TCM and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) work together to determine engine load, throttle position, RPM, Vehicle speed and several other factors to determine which gear to put the transmission in to. The transmission solenoid pack, located underneath the oil cooler lines on the transmission, is responsible for controlling the flow transmission fluid to various passages. Each passage builds and drops pressure inside the transmission to upshift, downshift and maintain vehicle speed. Vehicle speed is calculated by information fed to the computers from the input and output speed sensors. The Input speed sensor is located underneath the oil cooler lines and just above the transmission solenoid pack. The output speed sensor is located closer to the left front wheel area of the transmission. Both input and output speed sensors look identical until removed. Then one has a tip on the end while the other is flat.
More to come later, I'm going to bed.
The terminology "Transaxle" is used for cars with a transferse mounted engine where the transmission incorporates a differential inside the transmission to make this vehicle front engine and front wheel drive.
The 41TE transaxle used in 95-99 Eclipse/Talon vehicles has been in use since at least the early 90's. The higher line chrysler minivans as well as dodge dynasty/New Yorkers also ran this trans.
The transaxle uses ATF+3 transmission fluid, RTV or re-usable gasket for the transmission pan, plastic filter with filter element inside, a transmission oil cooler located in one of the end tanks of the coolant radiator, an input speed sensor, an output speed sensor, transaxle solenoid pack, a torque convertor, and a group of clutches.
Common mistakes made on these type of transaxles may include: use of dexronIII or other automatic transmission fluids that are not recomended, lack of fluid and filter change (every 20,000 miles at least), and electronic component failure being mis-diagnosed as internal transmission failure.
The transmission gearing is electronically controlled by the transmission control module (TCM) located behind the radio. The TCM and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) work together to determine engine load, throttle position, RPM, Vehicle speed and several other factors to determine which gear to put the transmission in to. The transmission solenoid pack, located underneath the oil cooler lines on the transmission, is responsible for controlling the flow transmission fluid to various passages. Each passage builds and drops pressure inside the transmission to upshift, downshift and maintain vehicle speed. Vehicle speed is calculated by information fed to the computers from the input and output speed sensors. The Input speed sensor is located underneath the oil cooler lines and just above the transmission solenoid pack. The output speed sensor is located closer to the left front wheel area of the transmission. Both input and output speed sensors look identical until removed. Then one has a tip on the end while the other is flat.
More to come later, I'm going to bed.