Band: Adjustments

NOTE: If abnormal shifting conditions are noted in a road test, the brake band must be adjusted.





ADJUSTMENT OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW





1. Using a Special Tool (ST), immobilize the end of the 10 mm-screw projecting on the left side of the transmission case, and loosen the nut with a double-end wrench.
ST 398603610 SOCKET WRENCH or equivalent.
In the case of occurrence of problems 2. and 3. mentioned previously, perform the adjustment by loosening or tightening the nut within a range of 3/4 turn from this state.

CAUTION: Do not loosen excessively; otherwise, the band strut on the servo piston will drop off.

2. In case of the occurrence of problems 1. and 4. mentioned previously, perform the adjustment as follows:
Tighten adjust screw to 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lbs.). torque, then back off three turns.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with an excessively large torque.

3. With the adjusting screw immobilized, tighten the lock nut.
Tightening Torque: 26 +/-2 Nm (19.5 +/-1.4 ft. lbs.).