How to adjust tranny belts???
How do you adjust transmission belts on a 98 Neon SOCH ATX??? I remember there used to be another website that showed how, but i haven't been able to find it... anybody care to elaborate on how to do it???
KICKDOWN BAND
The kickdown band adjusting screw is located on left side (top front) of the transaxle case.
(1) Loosen locknut and back–off nut approximately five turns. Test adjusting screw for free turning in the transaxle case.
(2) Using wrench, tighten adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.).
(3) Back–off adjusting screw 2 1/4 turns. Hold adjusting screw in this position and tighten locknut to 47 N·m (35ft. lbs.)
LOW/REVERSE BAND
(1) Loosen and back off locknut approximately five turns.
(2) Using an inch-pound torque wrench, tighten adjusting screw to 5 N·m (41 in. lbs.).
(3) Back–off adjusting screw 3 1/2 turns. (4) Tighten locknut to 14 N·m (10 ft. lbs.).
The kickdown band adjusting screw is located on left side (top front) of the transaxle case.
(1) Loosen locknut and back–off nut approximately five turns. Test adjusting screw for free turning in the transaxle case.
(2) Using wrench, tighten adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.).
(3) Back–off adjusting screw 2 1/4 turns. Hold adjusting screw in this position and tighten locknut to 47 N·m (35ft. lbs.)
LOW/REVERSE BAND
(1) Loosen and back off locknut approximately five turns.
(2) Using an inch-pound torque wrench, tighten adjusting screw to 5 N·m (41 in. lbs.).
(3) Back–off adjusting screw 3 1/2 turns. (4) Tighten locknut to 14 N·m (10 ft. lbs.).



