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Hino Truck Super F Series GH1H Workshop Manual download

1) Safety and prep
- Park on level ground, chock wheels, set parking/emergency brake, disconnect battery negative. Raise and support vehicle if needed so you can access the transmission pan/adjuster area safely.
- Theory: a stable, safe working position and correct fluid temperature are required because band clearances change with temperature and transmission orientation. Incorrect prep -> inconsistent measurements.

2) Warm transmission to operating temperature
- Run engine and cycle gear selector through all positions until normal operating temperature is reached (use dipstick reading if available). Shut off engine before adjustment.
- Theory: hydraulic fluid viscosity and component clearances vary with temperature. Adjusting cold gives excess clearance; adjusting hot gives binding. Matching operating temperature ensures the band engages exactly as it will in service.

3) Inspect externally first
- Check fluid colour/odor, metal particles, leaks. Note symptoms: slipping (engine revs rise without acceleration), delayed engagement, hard/sharp shifts, burnt smell.
- Theory: these symptoms indicate excessive band clearance (slip) or binding/drag (too tight) or lining wear/distortion. Inspection tells you whether adjustment is appropriate or if rebuild/parts replacement is required.

4) Access the band adjusters
- Locate adjuster access plugs or the transmission pan/cover that gives access to the band locknuts/adjusting screws. Clean area before opening to avoid contamination.
- Theory: band adjusters are mechanical screws that change the resting position (clearance) between band and drum. Access is required to set correct free play.

5) Measure existing clearance / free-play
- With the transmission off and selector in the specified position (often neutral/Park), measure drum-to-band clearance or movement of the band housing/servo piston using the dial indicator or feeler gauge procedure in the manual. Record the value.
- Theory: the clearance is the gap the band must close before it contacts the drum and transmits torque. Excessive gap = delay/slip; too little gap = drag and heat.

6) Loosen locknut and set adjuster to spec
- Back off the locknut, then turn the adjuster screw in or out to achieve the manufacturer’s specified clearance (or to the measured target). Typical adjustment method: turn screw in (clockwise) to reduce clearance (tighten), turn out to increase clearance (loosen). While holding the adjuster, torque the locknut to spec.
- Theory: moving the adjuster changes the resting position of the band relative to the drum (preload). Correct preload ensures the band contacts the drum promptly, allowing correct timing of engagement without continuous drag. Locknut secures the set position against hydraulic and thermal cycling.

7) Re-seat band by cycling apply/release
- With adjuster set and locknut tightened, manually cycle the band while following the manual: often this means operating the transmission through gear positions or applying hydraulic pressure to the servo (or running engine briefly while holding parking brake) to let the band seat, then recheck clearance and re-torque the locknut if necessary.
- Theory: linings compress/seat after first applies; cycling ensures the effective clearance measured is the running clearance, not a cold or pre-seat value. This prevents under- or over-tight adjustment after initial seating.

8) Re-check clearance and fluid level
- After cycling and returning to the correct temperature, re-measure clearance to confirm within spec. Replace pan/filter and refill to proper level if you opened the pan.
- Theory: final confirmation ensures adjustment holds and fluid level is correct for hydraulic pressure and cooling. Low fluid can mimic band slipping.

9) Road test and functional verification
- Test drive under load to confirm shift timing, no slipping, smooth engagement, no overheating, and correct fluid condition. Re-check for leaks and final fluid level when cool/hot as per procedure.
- Theory: real-world loading confirms the band now grabs/drives the drum at the correct moment and with correct friction; any residual problems indicate wear, servo or valve body hydraulic faults rather than simple clearance.

How the repair fixes the fault (concise)
- Fault: slipping/delayed engagement — cause: excessive band clearance or worn lining. Repair: reducing clearance (adjuster set inward) eliminates the excessive gap, so hydraulic pressure closes the gap sooner and the band contacts the drum quickly, preventing slippage and restoring positive drive.
- Fault: harsh shifts/drag/overheating — cause: insufficient clearance (over-tight) or swollen lining. Repair: increasing clearance (backing off adjuster) removes continuous contact, eliminating drag and heat generation so shifts soften and wear decreases.
- Fault: intermittent shifts or burning fluid — if adjustment alone doesn’t fix it, the problem may be worn band lining, weak springs, leaking servo, or hydraulic leaks in valve body. Adjustment corrects only geometry; where material properties or hydraulics are compromised, replacement/overhaul is required.

Important cautions and failure modes
- Never overtighten to the point of no measurable clearance — binding causes rapid lining wear, overheating, burnt fluid, and seizure.
- Never leave excessive clearance — results in slip, glazing/burnt linings, increased wear on drum and possible contamination of fluid.
- Always use factory specifications for clearance and torque. If the adjustment drifts immediately or there is metal contamination, replace band/servo/drum as required — adjustment will be temporary if parts are worn or hydraulics failing.

Tools and consumables (brief)
- Clean workspace, correct feeler gauges/dial indicator, appropriate spanners/sockets, torque wrench, new pan gasket/filter if disturbed, correct grade transmission fluid, safety gear.

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