# Automatic transmission OD brake band adjustment (1992)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/automatic-od-band-adjustment-1992/

Applicability: NA 1992 (B6, 4AT)

Confidence: fsm

Stage 1: 61–87 in·lb / 6.9–9.8 N·m; Loosen the locknut, then seat the piston stem.. Stage 2: Loosen the piston stem 2 turns.. Stage 3: 11–29 ft·lb / 15–39 N·m; Hold the stem and tighten the locknut without changing the adjustment.

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  "id": "automatic-od-band-adjustment-1992",
  "name": "Automatic transmission OD brake band adjustment (1992)",
  "aliases": [],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NA",
      "years": [
        1992,
        1992
      ],
      "engines": [
        "B6"
      ],
      "trans": [
        "4AT"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "kind": "torque",
  "stages": [
    {
      "step": 1,
      "torque": {
        "nm": [
          6.9,
          9.8
        ],
        "kgfcm": [
          70,
          100
        ],
        "inlb": [
          61,
          87
        ]
      },
      "note": "Loosen the locknut, then seat the piston stem."
    },
    {
      "step": 2,
      "note": "Loosen the piston stem 2 turns."
    },
    {
      "step": 3,
      "torque": {
        "nm": [
          15,
          39
        ],
        "kgfm": [
          1.5,
          4
        ],
        "ftlb": [
          11,
          29
        ]
      },
      "note": "Hold the stem and tighten the locknut without changing the adjustment."
    }
  ],
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "Perform the complete on-vehicle adjustment procedure; the stem seating torque is followed by loosening. Reinstall the removed cover or valve body as directed."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-1992",
      "page": "K–64 (PDF p. 456)",
      "as_printed": "6.9-9.8 N·m (70-100 cm-kg, 61-87 in-lb)\nStem: 2 turns\n15-39 N·m (1.5-4.0 m-kg, 11-29 ft-lb)",
      "stages": [
        {
          "step": 1,
          "torque": {
            "nm": [
              6.9,
              9.8
            ],
            "kgfcm": [
              70,
              100
            ],
            "inlb": [
              61,
              87
            ]
          },
          "note": "Loosen the locknut, then seat the piston stem."
        },
        {
          "step": 2,
          "note": "Loosen the piston stem 2 turns."
        },
        {
          "step": 3,
          "torque": {
            "nm": [
              15,
              39
            ],
            "kgfm": [
              1.5,
              4
            ],
            "ftlb": [
              11,
              29
            ]
          },
          "note": "Hold the stem and tighten the locknut without changing the adjustment."
        }
      ],
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-1992",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual",
        "part_number": "1271-10-91G (9999-95-0428-92)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NA",
            "years": [
              1992,
              1992
            ],
            "engines": [
              "B6"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Cover identifies model year 1992; the download folder name is not evidence for 1993."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [],
  "system": "transmission",
  "component": "factory-transmission-1992",
  "componentName": "1992 transmission service & assembly",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/automatic-od-band-adjustment-1992/"
}
```