A413 Transaxle

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION A413 Transaxle
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  1. Drain transaxle fluid and remove oil pan. Apply 30 psi (2.1 kg/cm2 ) air pressure to low-reverse servo and measure gap between band ends. If less than .080" (2.0 mm), band is excessively worn and should be replaced.
  2. To adjust band, loosen lock nut approximately 5 turns and tighten adjusting screw to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m). Back off adjusting screw the number of turns listed. See LOW-REVERSE (REAR BAND ADJUSTMENTΒ . Hold screw in position and tighten lock nut.
    LOW-REVERSE (REAR) BAND ADJUSTMENT

    Application Back Off Screw
    A-413 3 1/2 Turns
RENDER: 1.0x

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