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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983RAMPAGE BASE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 24 (SERVICING - A/T)ADJUSTMENTSLOW-REVERSE BAND (REAR)
1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage Base, Automatic
Low-Reverse Band (Rear)
1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage Base, AutomaticSECTION Low-Reverse Band (Rear)
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Low-Reverse band adjusting screw is located on rear servo lever. Transmission oil pan must be removed to provide access to band adjusting screw. See Fig 1 .
- Drain transmission and remove oil pan. Loosen band adjusting screw lock nut about 5 turns. Ensure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Tighten adjusting screw to 41 INCH lbs. (4.6 N.m).
- Back off adjusting screw specified number of turns given in LOW-REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT
. Hold in this position and tighten lock nut to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m.). Install oil pan and fill transmission with fluid.LOW-REVERSE BAND ADJUSTMENT
Application Back Off Screw A-413 3 1/2 Turns
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.