The more we get into this we are learning different adjustments. Master Tech states we should vacate the adjustment policy and instead look at the band measurement to the clutch at about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of play hanging down from the clutch.

Personally, I think you have it a lil to tight and need to back it off just a little. I hope you used ATF+4 fluid and an new filter?

I will include this info out of the 2000 manual:

2000 Durango 46RE adjustments:

FRONT BAND ADJUSTMENT
The front (kickdown) band adjusting screw is
located on the left side of the transmission case
above the manual valve and throttle valve levers.
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Loosen band adjusting screw locknut (Fig. 313).
Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting
screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw
threads if necessary.
(3) Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in.
lbs.) torque with Inch Pound Torque Wrench
C-3380-A, a 3-in. extension and an appropriate
Torxy socket.
CAUTION: If Adapter C-3705 is needed to reach the
adjusting screw, tighten the screw to only 5 N·m
(47-50 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Back off front band adjusting screw 2-7/8
turns.
(5) Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten
locknut to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Lower vehicle.


REAR BAND ADJUSTMENT
The transmission oil pan must be removed for
access to the rear band adjusting screw.
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid.
(3) Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns.
Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.
(4) Tighten adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 314).
(5) Back off adjusting screw 2 turns.
(6) Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten locknut
to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Position new gasket on oil pan and install pan
on transmission. Tighten pan bolts to 17 N·m (13 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(8) Lower vehicle and refill transmission with
Mopart ATF Plus, Type 7176 fluid.

 

I did it to these specs. But i do have a question. The front band I adjusted after i had already drained and removed the Pan. would fluid in the system change the setting? I will back off the rear band to get a 1/4 in play on the clutch and let you know what it does. I am also going to try to redue the front band before i drop the pan. Wish me luck. Oh ya just in case you were wondering...I do know the difference between Inch LBS and Ft LBS..

 

i see a couple issues w/ what you did

1) ATF-4 is NOT the same as ATF+4, you put the wrong fluid in assuming you are giving us correct information
2) NEVER put anything except ATF+4 into the trans, NO lucas oil treatment or anything else in the transmission.

 

Yep because Lucas makes a Multi-Vehicle ATF that's not te same thing as ATF +4. Shrp is also correct that ATF-4 is not even close to the same thing. In fact ATF-4 isn't even Chrysler!!

Once again another catastrophe due to the Lucas Oil Company.

To save the time of an argument on our hands from the bomb statement I just made, I'm going to go one more step and provide the list of "Chrysler LLC. Approved ATF +4 Brands". Notice you don't see any mention of Lucas Oil...

http://www.centerforqa.com/licensedatf4brands.html
(Straight from Center for Quality Assurance Website, ENJOY!)

"Remember, for best performance and vehicle warranty compliance select only licensed ATF+4® for your Chrysler®, Jeep®*or Dodge® vehicle. Use of non-licensed ATF brands may damage your vehicle or void your warranty. Please contact us to report unauthorized use of the ATF+4® trademark by non-licensed brands." -Center for Quality Assurance

 

Nice to see Mobil One finally made it to the list!

 

Yeah I saw that too and upon some research I'm not sure if it's been released to US. I found on the Mobil Canada website there is a Mobil brand Super ATF +4. Check it...

http://www.mobil.com/Canada-English-...atf-plus4.aspx

 

Well it's a Hydro-Cracked base oil: SEVERELY HYDROTREATED HEAVY PARAFFINIC DISTILLATE 50-60% It also has < 3 %wt of Mineral Oil in it.

Pour Point: -50°C (-58°F)

I don't see the other percents of material so they must be the additives. It sounds very compairable to Valvoline Fully Synthetic ATF+4 hands down.