Band: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT - 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.

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.





3. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut (Fig. 102). Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary.
4. Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.).
5. Back off front band adjusting screw 2 1/4 turns.
6. Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten locknut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Install air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect battery negative cable.

ADJUSTMENTS - REAR BAND
The transmission oil pan must be removed for access to the rear (low/reverse) band adjusting screw.
1. Raise vehicle.








2. Remove transaxle oil pan and drain fluid (Fig. 103) (Fig. 104).
3. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.





4. Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (41 inch lbs.) (Fig. 105).
5. Back off adjusting screw 3 1/2 turns.
6. Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten locknut to 14 Nm (125 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Install a bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the oil pan and install to case immediately.
8. Install oil pan-to-case bolts and torque to 19 Nm (165 inch lbs.).
9. Lower vehicle and refill transmission with Mopar(R) ATF Plus 4, Type 9602, fluid.