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Forward Servo Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J28467-90 Engine Support Adapter
- J36462 Support Adapter Leg Set





1. Install the J28467-A.
2. Install the J28467-90.
3. Install the J36462.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
6. Remove the power steering rack and pinion and hang the power steering rack and pinion from the exhaust pipe.
7. Remove the transaxle mount lower bolts.
8. Remove the engine mount lower bolts.
9. Remove the power steering lines from the right side of the frame.
10. Support the rear of the frame with a jackstand.
11. Loosen the front frame bolts.
12. Adjust the jackstand to lower the rear of the frame.
13. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
14. Remove the bolts and/or screws attaching the servo cover to the transaxle case.
15. Remove the forward servo cover.
16. Remove the forward servo cover O-ring.
17. Remove the servo piston assembly.
18. 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 servo cover attaching bolts.
Tighten the forward servo cover attaching bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the forward servo cover.
7. Adjust the jackstand to raise the rear of the frame.
8. Install the frame bolts.
9. Remove the support from the rear of the frame.
10. Install the power steering lines to the right side of the frame.
11. Install the engine mount lower bolts.
12. Install the transaxle mount lower bolts.
13. Install the power steering rack and pinion.
14. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the J36462.
17. Remove the J28467-90.
18. Remove the J28467-A.
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