Summary first: Automatic transmission bands are straps that hold a drum/planetary member stationary to select gears. Adjustment sets the band’s released clearance (and therefore engagement timing and clamping) so the band neither drags nor slips. Improper clearance causes slipping, delayed/hard shifts, overheating and burned linings; correct clearance restores positive engagement and normal shift timing. Below is an ordered procedure with the theory for each step.

Prerequisites & safety
- Have the factory service manual for the exact transmission model and the Mazda 1.8L BP vehicle (to get access points, tool numbers, and numeric specs).
- Safety: level vehicle securely on jackstands or lift, parking brake off if instructed by manual, engine running/gear selection as required by procedure. Wear gloves/eye protection. Catch fluid and dispose properly.

Ordered procedure with theory

1) Verify symptom and check fluid
- What to do: Confirm slipping or delayed engagement is actually band-related. Inspect fluid level, color, smell and metal debris.
- Theory: Low/contaminated fluid gives slip and overheating that mimic band problems. If fluid is wrong, fixing bands alone won’t help and linings may be damaged.

2) Warm the transmission to operating temperature
- What to do: Drive or run until normal operating temp per manual.
- Theory: Band clearances are temperature-dependent because fluid viscosity and metal dimensions change. Adjustment must be done at specified temperature.

3) Position vehicle per manual and set selector to required gear
- What to do: Usually engine idling, selector in Park or Neutral (or a specific gear called out by manual); sometimes you must cycle through gears per procedure.
- Theory: The band must be adjusted relative to the drum in the released position; gear/selector position and engine running condition ensure the hydraulic circuits are in the correct state and the band is relaxed.

4) Locate the band adjuster and access cover
- What to do: Remove the transmission band cover or inspection plate to expose the adjuster screw and locknut (location varies by transmission but commonly on the side/rear).
- Theory: The adjuster is mechanically linked to the band; you must access it to measure and set released clearance.

5) Loosen the locknut and back off adjuster to release band
- What to do: Loosen locknut and turn adjuster to remove pre-load (usually back it out until slight slack).
- Theory: Starting from a known free position avoids overtightening and lets you set the specified clearance from the correct baseline.

6) Measure/establish free play per spec (or use correct tool)
- What to do: Using the manufacturer’s gauge/tool or a feeler gauge, set the specified free play between band and drum (or set adjuster turns from referenced position). Then hold adjuster and tighten locknut to spec.
- Theory: The specified free play is the gap when the band is released. It ensures the band is not dragging (too tight) and not too loose to slip. Tightening the locknut fixes the adjuster setting so it won’t move in service.

7) Recheck adjustment after torquing locknut
- What to do: Reconfirm free play after locknut torqued because tightening can shift the adjuster.
- Theory: Mechanical clamping from the locknut can change the set; rechecking ensures you did not unintentionally change clearance.

8) Cycle gears and recheck
- What to do: Move through gear positions with engine idling as specified, then recheck adjustment and fluid level.
- Theory: Cycling seats the bands and pistons hydraulically; some end-play or seating changes may appear—rechecking ensures final correctness.

9) Road test
- What to do: Drive the vehicle and confirm shift quality, absence of slipping, and normal engagement. Monitor temp and fluid condition.
- Theory: Real-load conditions reveal any remaining slip, delay, or harshness. If symptoms persist only under load, band lining may be worn or burnt.

10) Final fluid level check and inspection
- What to do: With vehicle level and at spec temperature, check and correct fluid level one last time and inspect for leaks.
- Theory: Fluid level affects hydraulic pressure and clutch/band engagement; a correct level is necessary for consistent operation.

How the repair fixes the fault (concise)
- Functionally: The band clamps a drum to create a gear ratio. Adjustment sets how far the band is from the drum when not applied (released clearance) and therefore how quickly and firmly it clamps when hydraulically applied.
- If too loose: The band won’t fully clamp the drum under hydraulic pressure, causing slip, slow/soft or no engagement in the gear(s) the band controls.
- If too tight: The band will drag on the drum, causing harsh/early engagement, overheating, burned linings and premature wear.
- By resetting the clearance to factory specification you restore the correct clamp force/time relationship so the band grabs securely without dragging, restoring normal shift timing and preventing slipping or overheating.

When adjustment is not enough
- If slips persist after correct adjustment, the band lining may be worn or glazed, or internal hydraulic pressure (pump, valve body) may be low. In that case the band must be replaced or the transmission rebuilt.
- Burnt smell, very dark fluid, or excessive metal particles indicate lining damage — adjust will not reliably fix that.

Important cautions
- Use factory specs for clearance and locknut torque. Numeric values vary by transmission model.
- Don’t over-tighten—permanent damage and overheating will result.
- If you’re not confident, have a transmission shop diagnose; improper adjustment can worsen the problem.

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