KICKDOWN (Front) Band

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NOTE: Kickdown band adjusting screw is located on left side of transmission case above throttle linkage lever.

Locate kickdown band adjusting screw on left side of case, near throttle lever shaft. Loosen adjusting screw lock nut and back off nut 5 turns. Ensure screw turns freely in case.
Tighten screw to 36 INCH lbs. (4 N.m.), if torque wrench, adapter tool and 5/16" square socket are used. If not, tighten screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m.).
Back off adjusting screw number of turns indicated in KICKDOWN (FRONT) BAND ADJUSTMENT . Hold screw in position and tighten lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m.).

KICKDOWN (FRONT) BAND ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Back Off Screw

All Models

2.5 Turns

⁽¹⁾

Tighten screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m) and back off indicated number of turns,