Governor: Service and Repair

The governor assembly can be removed for reconditioning or replacement without removing the transfer gear cover, transfer gear and governor support. To remove governor, drain transmission fluid and remove transmission oil pan. Remove valve body, unbolt governor from governor support, then remove governor.

When cleaning or assembling the governor assembly, ensure governor valves move freely in governor body bores.

1. Remove rear cover attaching bolts and rear cover.

Fig. 5 Transfer Shaft Gear Nut Removal:

2. Using tool No. L-4434, or equivalent, remove transfer shaft gear retaining nut, Fig. 5.

Fig. 6 Transfer Shaft Gear Removal:

3. Using tool No. L-4407, or equivalent, remove transfer shaft gear and shim, Fig. 6.
4. Remove governor support retainer, then remove low-reverse band anchor pin.
5. Remove governor assembly.
6. Remove transfer shaft retainer snap ring, then using tool No. L-4512, or equivalent, and a puller, remove transfer shaft and retainer assembly.
7. Remove transfer shaft retainer from shaft.
8. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal from transfer shaft retainer.
9. Tap new oil seal into shaft retainer.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten nut and cover retaining bolts to specifications.