Front Band

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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 (Fig 1). Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Front Band Adjustment Screw
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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 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.