Item 60: Band Adjusting Locknut Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not allow overdrive band adjustment screw to back out. Band strut could fall out of position.

CAUTION: Install, but do not tighten, a new locknut on the band adjustment screw. Apply petroleum jelly to the locknut seal.

Fig 1: Installing Locknut On Band Adjustment Screw

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Install a new locknut on the band adjustment screw.

CAUTION: The overdrive servo must be installed prior to band adjustment.

Fig 2: Tightening Overdrive Band Adjustment Screw

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Using the special tool, tighten the overdrive band adjustment screw. Then back off the screw exactly (1.5) turns and hold that position.
Tighten the overdrive band locknut.
1. Hold the overdrive band adjustment screw stationary.
2. Tighten the overdrive band locknut.
Fig 3: Tightening Overdrive Band Locknut
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