How do I adjust trans. bands 2004.5 48re?

[GSonnek]

What is the procedure to adjust trans. bands on a 2004. 5 48re? The service manual says to do this at fluid change.

 

[Linedog]

Here is a link from another post

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/attachments/5-9l-engine-transmissions-2003-2007/70723d1225561143-best-method-changing-transmission-fluid-2006-dodge-ram-trans-band-adj.pdf[/URL]

 

[WoodChuck]

Do you have a good in/lb torque wrench? You will need that to do it.

 

[GSonnek]

Do you think this is necessary to do at each fluid change? What about doing flush and fills with the machine instead of dropping the pan?

 

[WoodChuck]

Flushing without dropping the pan is stupid no matter what they tell you. The only way to change the filter is to drop the pan. If the filter gets plugged or dirty it stops doing its job and restricts flow which will reduce line pressure then your transmission can start to slip.

The bands probably don't need to be adjusted every time but I do on mine, it depends on how it gets used. The first adjustment (after break in) on a new truck is most important.

 

[GSonnek]

Thanks Woodchuck