Front Band Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Disconnect the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the bracket.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
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CAUTION: Do not allow front band adjustment screw to back out. Band strut can fall out of position.

CAUTION: Throw the locknut away. The locknut is not reusable for assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Locknut

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Remove and discard the locknut.

CAUTION: Install, but do not tighten, a new locknut on the band adjustment screw. Apply petroleum jelly to the locknut seal.

CAUTION: The servo must be installed prior to band adjustment.

NOTE: The wrench will click at the specified torque. Install new locknut, do not tighten at this time.

Fig 4: Tightening Front Band Adjustment Screw

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Using the special tool, tighten front band adjustment screw then, back off the front band adjustment screw exactly two (2) turns and hold that position.
Tighten the front band locknut.
1. Hold the front band adjustment screw stationary.
2. Tighten the front band locknut.
Fig 5: Tightening Front Band Locknut
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Install the shift cable.
1. Install the shift cable.
2. Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.
Fig 6: Installing Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Lower the vehicle.