32RH (904) Reassembly Part 5 - Kickdown & Low/Reverse Band Adjustment

We set up the strut & adjuster screw on the kickdown band, and perform the low/reverse band adjustment of torquing to 72 inch-lbs and then backing off 4 turns. The kickdown band we do not adjust here, because we need to "over tighten" it in order to hold the front drum secure. If we do not do this step, then the drum can come out of alignment, and possibly cause the clutches to come out of alignment and worst case scenario the thrust washer behind the rear clutches could fall out.

The kickdown band adjustment process is to tighten to 72 inch-lbs and then back off 2-1/4 turns according to the factory service manual. According to the ATSG guide you are to back off 2-1/2 turns. You decide which is correct.