RAM 2500 Van V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1995)
Band: Adjustments
Kickdown, Front
Fig. 6 Front Band Adjusting Screw & Locknut
1. Raise and support vehicle, then loosen band adjusting screw locknut, Fig. 6.
2. Back locknut out three to five turns, ensuring adjusting screw rotates freely in transmission case. Use suitable lubricant on threads, if necessary.
3. Use a 0-100 in.lb. torque wrench to set adjusting screw. A 5/16 in.12 point socket, or crowfoot wrench will be required to turn adjusting screw.
CAUTION: If adapter extension C-3705 must be used to reach adjuster screw, tighten screw to only 5 N.m (47-50 in.lb.) torque.
3. Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 N.m (72 in.lbs.), then back screw as follows:
^ On 32RH-42RH, back off adjusting screw 2-1/4 turns.
^ On 36RH/37R-46RH, back off adjusting screw 2-7/8 turns.
^ On 47RH, back off adjusting screw 1-7/8 turns.
4. Hold adjusting screw in position and tighten locknut to 41 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) torque, then lower vehicle.
