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Technical Service Information

"AIR" PRESSURE TESTS (Cont'd)

BAND ADJUSTMENTS

Caution: Compressed air supply must befree of

all dirt and moisture. Compressed air
supply must be regulated to 30 PSI.

Kickdown Band (Front)

The kickdown band adjusting screw is located on the
left side (top front) of the transaxle case, as shown in
Figure 17.
(1) Loosen the lock nut and back the lock nut
off approximately five turns. Testthe
adjusting screw for free turning in
transaxle case.
(2) Tighten the adjusting screw to 72 in.lbs.
or 8 Nm, while holding lock nut.
(3) Back off the adjusting screw exactly
the number of turns as follows:
A404..........................................3 Turns
All Others.............................2 3/4 Turns
(4) Hold adjusting screw in this position,
tighten lock nut to 35 ft.lbs. or 47 Nm.

Front (Direct) Clutch Test

Apply 30 psi regulated air pressure to the front clutch
apply passage, shown in Figure 16, and listen for a dull
"Thud" which indicates that front clutch is operating.
Hold air pressure on for a few seconds ans inspect
system for excessive leaks.
Rear (Forward) Clutch Test
Apply 30 psi regulated air pressure to the rear clutch
apply passage, shown in Figure 16, and listen for a dull
"Thud" which indicates that rear clutch is operating.
Hold air pressure on for a few seconds ans inspect
system for excessive leaks.
Kickdown (Front) Servo Test Apply 30 psi regulated air
pressure to the front servo apply passage, shown in
Figure 16. Operation of the servo can be observed by a
tightening of the front band. Spring tension on the servo
piston should fully release the front band.
Low/Reverse (Rear) Servo Test Apply 30 psi regulated
air pressure to the rear servo apply passage, shown in
Figure 16. Operation of the servo can be observed by a
tightening of the rear band. Spring tension on the servo
piston should fully release the rear band.
Air Pressure Test Indications
If the clutches and servos operate properly, any "No
Upshift" and/or "Erratic Shift" conditions exist, would
indicate that malfunctions exist in the valve body.

Low/Reverse Band (Rear)

A404. The low/reverse band is not adjustable in
this transaxle. Ifexcessive band wear is
suspected, a simple check may be made
as follows:
(1) Remove transaxle oil pan and pressurize
low/reverse servo with 30 psi air pressure.
(2) Measure the gap between band ends. If the
gap is less than .080" (2 mm), the band has
worn excessively and should be replaced.
All Others. Before attempting any adjustment, the
low/reverse band should be checked for end gap
as indicated above. To adjust low/reverse band,
proceed as follows:
(1) Loosen and back off the lock nut approximately five turns.
(2) Using an inch-pound torque wrench, turn
adjusting screw in to 41 in.lbs. (5Nm).
(3) Back off the adjusting screw exactly 3 1/2
turns, torque lock nut to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)

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