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Servicing - A/t: Adjustments Dodge Cab & Chassis Dakota

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KICKDOWN (FRONT) BAND ADJUSTMENTS

  1. Locate kickdown band adjusting screw on left side of transmission case, near throttle lever shaft. (Scheme 192) Loosen adjusting screw lock nut and back off screw 5 turns. Ensure adjusting screw turns freely in case.
  2. Using Wrench (C-3380-A) with Adapter (C-3705), tighten adjusting screw to 48 INCH lbs. (5 N.m). If adapter is not used, tighten adjusting screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
  3. Back off front adjusting screw 2 1/2 turns. Hold adjusting screw in position and tighten lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m).

Scheme 192

Scheme 192
Scheme 192

LOW-REVERSE (REAR) BAND ADJUSTMENTS

  1. Drain transmission and remove oil pan. Locate low-reverse band adjusting screw on rear servo lever. (Scheme 193) Loosen adjusting screw lock nut and back off screw about 5 turns. Ensure screw turns freely in lever. Using Wrench (C-3380-A), tighten adjusting screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
  2. Back off rear adjusting screw specified number of turns. See «LOW-REVERSE (REAR) BAND ADJUSTMENT»(ref-55978-S27316520342001011700000). Hold adjusting screw in position and tighten lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m). Clean oil pan, install new gasket with pan and fill transmission with fluid. See «DRAINING & REFILLING»(ref-55978-S38136340802001011700000).
ApplicationBack Off Screw
A-7272 Turns
A-9994 Turns

LOW-REVERSE (REAR) BAND ADJUSTMENT

Scheme 193

Scheme 193
Scheme 193

THROTTLE PRESSURE CABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Note. A .180" (4.57 mm) diameter gauge is required to check and adjust throttle pressure cable on diesel models. Use a drill of correct diameter or fabricate gauge from metal stock.

GEARSHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS

  1. With column shift lever in "P" position, loosen adjustable swivel lock screw. (Scheme 194) Ensure swivel is free to move on shift rod. Disassemble and clean components if required.
  2. Move shift lever on transmission to full rear detent ("P") position and tighten swivel lock screw. When linkage is properly adjusted, detent positions for "N" and "D" will be within limits of shift lever gate stops and engine will start only in "P" or "N".

Scheme 194

Scheme 194
Scheme 194

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS

A combination neutral safety and back-up light switch is screwed into side of transmission case. Switch is not adjustable. Switch may be tested for continuity using following method.

Note. Before replacing a switch that tests bad, ensure gearshift linkage is properly adjusted.

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