1. Raise vehicle.
Fig. 179
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2. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut (Fig. 179). Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary.
3. Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.) torque with Inch Pound Torque Wrench C-3380-A, a 3-in. extension and 5/16 socket.
Fig. 180
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CAUTION: If Adapter C-3705 is needed to reach the adjusting screw (Fig. 180), tighten the screw to only 5 Nm (47 - 50 inch lbs.) torque.
4. Back off front band adjusting screw 2-1/2 turns for the 30RH and 2-1/4 turns for the 32RH.
5. Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten locknut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Lower vehicle.
The transmission oil pan must be removed for access to the rear band adjusting screw.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid.
3. Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.
Fig. 181
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4. Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (41 inch lbs.) for the 30RH and 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.) torque for the 32RH (Fig. 181).
5. Back off adjusting screw 7 turns for the 30RH and 4 turns for the 32RH.
6. Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten locknut to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Position new gasket on oil pan and install pan on transmission. Tighten pan bolts to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Lower vehicle and refill transmission with MOPAR ATF+4 Type 9602 fluid.