Hey all,

I was wondering how you are supposed to use a torque wrench to adjust the rear band on a 99' 1500 automaticwhen the adjustment "screw" is a square head. I need a square socket?

 

from what ive read...you need to measure in inch pounds not foot pounds

 

They make square sockets ... also torque wrenches with an open end (crow's foot) on it.

 

I have a torque wrench that reads in inch pounds...I need a square end socket I guess...any idea where to find one? 1/4" drive 5/16" square end.

 

snap on tools sells them for about $14.00 click here.. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e&tool=all

you can do it !!!

 

Careful ... that one's a 3/8" drive ... here's the 1/4" drive ... $9: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....mp;dir=catalog

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Jim

 

Go to Autozone/Napa/Advanced and buy one for half that price, thats where i got mine.

 

OK, I got the socket and set the bands according to spec., and now its slipping going from 1st to 2nd! It has never done this before. I didnt think the bands could have this kind of effect. And I believe I set them right. Any ideas? Oh and I called a dealer and told them the situation...they said they rarely have to set the bands. WTF? The book says to do it every fluid and filter service.