FRONT BAND ADJUSTMENT
The front (kickdown) band adjusting screw is located on the left side of the transmission case above the manual valve and throttle valve levers.
Fig. 308 Gearshift Cable Routing
1 - CABLE MOUNTING
2 - CABLE BRACKET AT TRANS.
3 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Loosen band adjusting screw locknut (Fig. 309).
Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary.
(3) Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 N*m (72 in.
lbs.) torque with Inch Pound Torque Wrench C-3380-A, a 3-in. extension and appropriate Torxy socket.
CAUTION: If Adapter C-3705 is needed to reach the adjusting screw, tighten the screw to only 5 N*m (47-50 in. lbs.) torque.
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(4) Lower vehicle.
REAR BAND ADJUSTMENT
The transmission oil pan must be removed for access to the rear band adjusting screw.
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid.
(3) Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns (Fig. 310). Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.
(4) Tighten adjusting screw to 8 N*m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 309 Front Band Adjustment Screw Location
1 - LOCK-NUT
2 - FRONT BAND ADJUSTER
Fig. 310 Rear Band Adjusting Screw Location
1 - ADJUSTING SCREW
2 - REAR BAND LEVER
3 - LOCKNUT
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5) Position new gasket on oil pan and install pan on transmission. Tighten pan bolts to 17 N*m (13 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(6) Lower vehicle and refill transmission with Mopart ATF Plus 3, Type 7176 fluid.