Dave,
2nd gear uses a band, 3rd uses clutches, if you feel it slipping going into
3rd a band adjustment probably won't help.
KW
David Margrave wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I'm wondering if anyone here has performed a band adjustment on their
> transmission. I've heard different opinions on whether or not this is a
> required procedure. Anyhow my '95 V8 dakota is coming up on 60,000
> miles, and a couple times over the last few months I think I've heard a
> slight hesitation or slipping during 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts. But its not
> any kind of a regular thing that happens frequently.
>
> The shop manual describes it as loosening a lock nut, tightening to 72
> in-lbs., and backing off 2-7/8 turns for the front band, (2 turns for
> the rear band), re-tighten lock nut.
>
> I'm going to do a fluid and filter change at 60,000 miles and I'm
> thinking I'll adjust the bands while I have it open (although you can
> adjust the front band at any time) I've never done anything to a
> transmission other than open it and replace the filter, so I'm a little
> cautious about going in and messing around with the bands. Anything I
> should be especially aware of when I do this, and things I should look
> out for afterwards, i.e. billowing smoke, metal shrapel ;)
>
> And one more thing, this vehicle did have recall #690 performed on it,
> replace reverse check ball and seperator plate in '94-'96 Rams and
> Dakotas with snow plow prep package. Would this have an impact on what
> I should tighten the reverse band to? Or should I just leave the
> reverse band alone and just adjust the front?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Margrave
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