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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1989GRAND MARQUIS GSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSERVICING - A/TADJUSTMENTSINTERMEDIATE & OVERDRIVE BANDA4LD
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Intermediate & Overdrive Band: A4LD
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GSSECTION A4LD
- Clean all dirt from band adjusting screw area. Remove and discard adjusting screw lock nut. Install a new lock nut on adjusting screw, leaving lock nut loose.
- Tighten band adjusting screw to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Back off adjusting screw EXACTLY 2 turns. Hold adjusting screw in this position and tighten lock nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m). See Fig 1 .
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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.