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.

[@troyrowe2510]

At 2:00 min in you say “you want the band to be tight before you tilt back down” what happens if you don’t?

[@bigjuicygarage4754]

You run the risk of the drum sort of droop down and the clutch teeth can come out of alignment. Full disclosure: The first time I had my pump out I did not tighten the band because I was afraid of making a band adjustment. The drum & input shaft definitely drooped, but I was able to get it back in without issue. But I also didn’t know anything about the innards so I was playing with fire.