Hi,
I think I messed up somewhere in the band adjustment (48re). I have
been noticing that at low speeds, my tranny downshifts unexectedly. By
unexpectedly, I mean it didn't do that before.
For example, when I am turning left and accelerate straight when the
light turns green, then let off the accelerator while making the turn
then gently push it again as I am straightening out, it kicks down ...
sometimes twice. I have also noticed that it shifts "hard" from first
to second.
So, I either messed something up, OR this is the way it is supposed to
have worked all along and my adjustment "fixed" it.
Here's what I did:
Pulled the pan, replaced the filter, adjusted the rear band ... torqued
to exactly 72 in. lbs then back the adjuster off 3 full turns (I marked
the screw with a sharpie so I know that when I locked down the lock nut
it was precisely 3 turns). Then I adjusted the front band. Again,
torqued to exactly 72 in. lbs., marked the adjuster with a sharpie at
12 o'clock, then backed the adjuster off 1 3/4 turns, then locked it
down. Therefore, the sharpie mark is now at 3 o'clock. Filled with
fluid, 5 1/2 quarts ATF+4.
Any glaring messups? What should I do now?
Craig C.
Tom Lawrence - 22 Oct 2005 12:49 GMT
> I think I messed up somewhere in the band adjustment (48re). I have
> been noticing that at low speeds, my tranny downshifts unexectedly. By
> unexpectedly, I mean it didn't do that before.
Okay - but band adjustment won't affect when the transmission shifts.
> sometimes twice. I have also noticed that it shifts "hard" from first
> to second.
That could be the result of a "too-tight" front band.
> Any glaring messups? What should I do now?
Nope, all sounds correct. Check that you didn't tweek the TV cable. That's
the cable that comes from the rear, and attaches to the lever that has the
spring on it.
craig@metronet.com - 22 Oct 2005 18:45 GMT
>Nope, all sounds correct. Check that you didn't tweek the TV cable. That's
>the cable that comes from the rear, and attaches to the lever that has the
>spring on it.
I'll check that.
Thanks for all the help.
Craig C.
Nosey - 22 Oct 2005 14:01 GMT
> Any glaring messups? What should I do now?
>
> Craig C.
Check the fluid level. After driving for a few days following transmission
service I have to top mine off again. I've noticed my transmission slipping
after making left turns when the fluid level is low.
--
Ken
craig@metronet.com - 22 Oct 2005 18:44 GMT
> Check the fluid level. After driving for a few days following transmission
> service I have to top mine off again. I've noticed my transmission slipping
> after making left turns when the fluid level is low.
<gulp> I checked a few minutes ago. It was on the low side ... the
level was down near the "Min" mark. I put 1/2 quart in. I'll drive it
and see if that helps.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Craig C.