extremely soft 2nd to 3rd shift

Would it be a bad idea for me to adjust the front bad? Since i can get to it without having to drop the pan? I know you back the lock nut out 4 to 5 turns then tighten the screw to 72 ft lbs then back the screw out 2 or 21/2 turns and then re-tighten the lock nut, correct?