Overdrive / Front Band

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

1. Remove and discard the overdrive/front band lock-nut.
   Fig 1: Locating Overdrive/Front Band Lock-Nut

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   NOTE:

   • The wrench will click at the specified torque.
2. Tighten overdrive/front band adjustment screw and back off overdrive/front band adjustment screw exactly 2 turns and hold that position.
   Fig 2: Identifying Overdrive/Front Band Adjustment Screw With Tightening Specification

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   CAUTION:

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

   The front servo must be installed prior to band adjustment. 

3. While holding the overdrive/front band adjustment screw stationary, tighten the overdrive/front band locknut using a 19 mm wrench.
   Fig 3: Overdrive/Front Band Locknut With Torque Specification

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4. Install the digital transmission range (TR) sensor. See DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION , .
5. Install the shift cable.
   1. Install the shift cable.
   2. Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.
   Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable

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6. Lower the vehicle.