| Re: Tranny pan rusted through! |
Subject: Re: Tranny pan rusted through! by toptechx6 on 2008/6/7 7:59:53 Based on the crude adjustment procedure recommended by aapple I'd agree, don't adjust the bands, you are very likely to fry them. However if you follow the correct adjustment procedure listed below it should prolong the life of your transmission, your call. ADJUSTMENT - BANDS FRONT BAND The front (kickdown) band adjusting screw is located on the left side of the transmission case above the manual valve and throttle valve levers. Raise vehicle. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut (Front Band Adjustment Screw Location). Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary. Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.) torque with an appropriate Torx 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. Back off front band adjusting screw 2-7/8 turns. Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten locknut to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Lower vehicle. REAR BAND The transmission oil pan must be removed for access to the rear band adjusting screw. Raise vehicle. Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever. Tighten adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.) torque (Rear Band Adjustment Screw Location). Back off adjusting screw 2 turns. Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten locknut to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque. Position new gasket on oil pan and install pan on transmission. Tighten pan bolts to 13.6 N·m (125 in. lbs.) torque. Lower vehicle and refill transmission with Mopar® ATF +4, Automatic Transmission fluid. |
