Are there any transmission adjustments??

[steved]

OK, I've never seen any posts on it. Are there any periodic adjustments needed on the automatics?

I grew up with Dodge trucks (TF727, 46R, 47RE) they have internal and external adjustments...got me wondering about my Subaru, which I have never seen any discussion on transmission adjustments. I was wondering if that was the quirk in my shifting...a need for adjustment??

[RobLog]

I've never seen any discussion on it either, so it must be rare. At 203k miles, my AT still shifts just fine and has never needed an adjustment. It can be done, though as a DIY job I'd speculate it is only for the boldest of us.

Regular drain-and-fills of the AT seem to resolve most shifting problems. In recent years, I've been doing it once a year while doing an engine oil change. Every other year I also add a bottle of Trans-X. Seems to help and doesn't cost a lot.

Beginning on the 4th page of the linked document (document page labeled 26), there is a section on adjustment if you'd like to know more.

http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru...TCD97L3596.pdf

EDIT: For some reason, the direct link is taking me to the folder and not opening the file. In this case, the file name is MSA5TCD97L3596.pdf

[steved]

Originally Posted by RobLog

I've never seen any discussion on it either, so it must be rare. At 203k miles, my AT still shifts just fine and has never needed an adjustment. It can be done, though as a DIY job I'd speculate it is only for the boldest of us.

Regular drain-and-fills of the AT seem to resolve most shifting problems. In recent years, I've been doing it once a year while doing an engine oil change. Every other year I also add a bottle of Trans-X. Seems to help and doesn't cost a lot.

Beginning on the 4th page of the linked document (document page labeled 26), there is a section on adjustment if you'd like to know more.

http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru...TCD97L3596.pdf

Hmmm, that brake band adjustment is probably what I was looking at...I will need to locate it and see if I can screw it up.

Thanks for that link!

[Josh222]

To get at the brake band adjuster you would have to drop the pan and remove the valve body. A few springs fall out if I remember right, so don't mix them up.