Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001)
Band: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT- BANDS
FRONT BAND
The front (kickdown) band adjusting screw is located on the left side of the transmission case above the manual valve and throttle valve levers.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut (Fig. 65). Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to
screw threads if necessary.
3. Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.) torque with Inch Pound Torque Wrench C-3380-A, a 3-inch. extension and appropriate
Torque socket.
CAUTION: If Adapter C-3705 is needed to reach the adjusting screw, tighten the screw to only 5 Nm (47 - 50 inch lbs.) torque.
4. Back off front band adjusting screw 3 turns.
5. Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten locknut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Lower vehicle
REAR BAND
The transmission oil pan must be removed for access to the rear band adjusting screw.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid.
3. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns (Fig. 66). Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.
4. Tighten adjusting screw to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.) torque.
5. Back off adjusting screw 4 turns.
6. Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten lock-nut to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
