I have a 42 re and im going to change the filter/fluid. I dont know if i have to adjust the bands or not. One mechanic told me its just electronic and it has no bands. But ive seen on a whole bunch of websites that it has 2? A front and a rear. please help thanks.

 

yes the 42re has two bands, yes you should adjust them

here are the adjustments

FRONT BAND

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. 64).

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 appropriate Torx™

socket.

(4) Back off front band adjusting screw 3 turns.

(5) Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten

locknut to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.

(6) Lower vehicle.

REAR BAND

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

(Fig. 65). Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in

lever.

(4) Tighten adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.)

torque.

(5) Back off adjusting screw 4 turns.

(6) Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten locknut

to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

 

there is more......

(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 +4, type 9602, fluid.

 

This is a dumb question but what are the bands for?

 

No way in hell is this guy a mechanic. If he is, then he's either A) incompetent, or B) untrained.