Subject: Torqueflite Band Adjustment
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Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:42:39 -0800

Torqueflite Band Adjustment

From: Mark Eisenhart [email-masked]

This is one of the most misunderstood
procedures there is when it comes to Chrysler transmissions. Most people will
shy away from this method simply because it does not involve torquing the band
adjustment screw to "X" in. lbs. and then back it off "Y" turns. However, in my
opinion and from my experience, using this method will give you results far
superior to the factory specified method. What people seem to forget about the
factory method is that the technicians at the dealership weren't concerned with
performance shifts. They were more concerned about having a transmission shift
smoothly to suit the customers.

To do this, all you'll need are
wrenches for the lock nuts and a socket for the adjuster screws. You can also
use this if you just want to adjust one band. First, assuming you'll be doing
both bands, loosen both lock nuts and snug the adjusters. You should now notice
that you can no longer turn the drive shaft in either direction. Loosen either
of the adjusters until you can barely turn the drive shaft by hand. Once this
happens, loosen the adjuster another ½ turn and tighten the lock nut. Now, do
the same with the other adjuster, only this time you should be trying to turn
the drive shaft in the opposite direction. Once you can barely turn it by hand,
loosen the adjuster another ½ turn and tighten the lock nut.

Not only is this procedure just as
easy as the factory one, it's also more accurate. I've always been of the
opinion that the factory specs made the bands too loose - especially the front
one since that's the only shifting band that makes a difference in shift timing.
If you're still skeptical about how well this procedure works, try the factory
procedure and notice how the shifts are. Then try this one and I would be
willing to bet that your shifts will be firmer. This method not only works on
Chryslers, but on any transmission that has a band adjustment.