Servicing - A/t: Adjustments Eagle Summit I

LINE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (EXCEPT RAM-50)

1. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove oil pan. Disconnect throttle control cable from throttle cam. Remove oil temperature sensor (if equipped). Disconnect solenoid connector. On some models, it may be necessary to push solenoid wire harness connector and grommet into transaxle case.
2. Remove oil filter screen and plate. Noting location and length of bolts, remove valve body. DO NOT drop internal parts. Adjust line pressure by turning regulator valve adjusting screw.
3. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase pressure or clockwise to decrease pressure. One complete turn of adjusting screw changes line pressure as follows: 3.7 psi (.26 kg/cm 2 ) on Colt Vista 3.7 psi (.26 kg/cm 2 ) on Colt, Colt 200 with F3A21 Transaxle 54 psi (3.8 kg/cm 2 ) on all others
4. After adjustment, reverse removal procedure to install. Refill transaxle.

LINE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (RAM-50)

1. Incorrect throttle pressure setting will cause incorrect line pressure readings even though line pressure adjustment is correct. Always inspect and correct throttle pressure adjustment before adjusting line pressure.
2. Approximate adjustment, measured from valve body to inner edge of adjusting nut, is 15/16". However, due to manufacturing tolerances, adjustment can be varied to obtain correct line pressure.
3. Adjusting screw may be turned with an Allen wrench. One complete turn of adjusting screw changes closed throttle line pressure approximately 1 2/3 psi. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase pressure or clockwise to decrease pressure.

KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT (RAM-50)

1. Locate kickdown band adjusting screw on left side of transmission case. Loosen lock nut, and back off nut 5 turns. Ensure adjusting screw turns freely in transmission case.
2. Using torque wrench, tighten adjusting screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). Back off adjusting screw 2 7/8 turns. Hold adjuster screw in this position, and tighten lock nut to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m).

LOW-REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT (RAM-50)

1. Raise vehicle, drain transmission, and remove oil pan. Loosen adjusting screw lock nut, and back off nut 5 turns. Ensure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.
2. Using torque wrench, tighten band adjusting screw to 30 INCH lbs. (3.5 N.m). Back off adjusting screw 6 turns. Hold adjusting screw in this position, and tighten lock nut to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m).
3. Reinstall oil pan using new gasket. Tighten pan bolts to 150 INCH lbs. (17 N.m). Refill with specified transmission fluid.

Scheme 73

1. Remove all dirt and grease around kickdown servo switch. Remove snap ring and kickdown servo switch.
2. To prevent servo piston from turning, install Adapter (MD998915) and Kickdown Servo Wrench (MD998914) so tab of wrench engages with notch of piston. (Scheme 73) CAUTION: DO NOT push servo piston inward while installing adapter and servo wrench. Install adapter in brake pressure port by hand ONLY. DO NOT use wrench to tighten adapter.
3. Loosen lock nut to "V" channel of adjuster rod. (Scheme 73) Tighten inner section of Kickdown Service Adjustment Assembly (MD998916) until it contacts lock nut.
4. Install outer section of kickdown service adjustment assembly on lock nut. Rotate outer section to left and inner section to right to contact lock nut with inner section.
5. Using an INCH lb. torque wrench on inner section, tighten inner section to 86 INCH lbs. (9.8 N.m), and then loosen inner section. Tighten inner section to 43 INCH lbs. (4.9 N.m). CAUTION: Before tightening lock nut with torque wrench, tighten it by hand until it contacts piston. If torque wrench is used initially, lock nut and adjustment rod may rotate together.
6. Back off outer section 2-2 3/4 turns. Rotate outer section to right and inner section to left until inner section is free of lock nut. Tighten lock nut by hand until it contacts piston. Using torque wrench, tighten lock nut to 18-23 ft. lbs. (25-32 N.m).
7. Remove adapter and kickdown servo wrench. Install new "O" ring in groove around switch. Install switch and snap ring.

SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (ALL MODELS)

Adjust shift cable at transaxle/transmission end of cable. Place shift lever Neutral. Ensure shift lever and neutral safety switch are in Neutral position. If cable was replaced, ensure toothed washer is installed (if equipped). (Scheme 74) Turn adjuster at cable end so it fits into manual lever on transaxle/transmission, and no slack exists in cable. (Scheme 74)

Scheme 74

SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE ADJUSTMENT (EXCEPT RAM-50)

Note. Ram-50 does not have shift lever sleeve.

To adjust shift lever sleeve, remove shift handle on top of shift lever. With lever in Neutral, turn sleeve so distance between sleeve and lever end is.60-.63" (15.2-16.0 mm). (Scheme 75) Ensure beveled side of sleeve faces toward push button (if equipped).

Scheme 75