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Forward Servo Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
4. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
6. Use a strap in order to secure the power steering gear to the exhaust manifold.
7. Remove the power steering cooler line clamps from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
8. Use wire in order to secure the power steering cooler line to an engine component.




9. Remove the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine.
10. Remove the transaxle mount nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement.
11. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame front.
12. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
13. Remove the frame bolts.
14. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear for access to the forward servo cover.
15. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
16. Remove the forward band servo cover bolts.
17. Remove the forward servo cover.
18. Remove the forward servo cover O-ring.
19. Remove the servo piston assembly.
20. Remove the servo spring.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the servo spring.
2. Install the servo piston assembly.
3. Install the forward servo cover O-ring.
4. Install the forward servo cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the forward band servo cover bolts.
^ Tighten the forward band servo cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the forward servo cover.

Important: Ensure that the power steering cooler line does not become trapped or damaged during this step.

7. Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame rear.
8. Install the NEW frame bolts.
9. Adjust the utility straps as necessary in order to align the powertrain mounts with the frame.
10. Install the transaxle mount nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement.
11. Install the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine
12. Install the power steering gear to the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
13. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
14. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine.
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