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Reverse Servo Assembly: Installation

NOTE: This is not an ordinary installation procedure and does not compensate for band wear.
    NOTE: Lubricate the reverse piston seal to facilitate assembly and prevent damage to the seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Reverse Servo Return Spring & Piston
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  1. Install the reverse servo return spring and piston.
    • Do not install the piston cover.
  2. Install the special tool and tighten the band apply bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Servo Piston Installer
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  3. Attach the special tool to the transmission.
    • Position the indicator stem on the flat portion of the reverse servo piston and zero the dial indicator.
    Fig 3: Identifying Dial Indicator With Holding Fixture
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  4. Loosen the bolt until the piston stops against the tool.
    Fig 4: Identifying Servo Piston Installer Bolt
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  5. Verify the amount of piston travel on the dial indicator is within specification.
    Fig 5: Identifying Piston Travel Specifications
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  6. If piston travel is not within specification, select and install the correct servo piston assembly to bring the servo piston travel within specification.
    1. One groove
    2. Two groove
    3. Three groove
    Fig 6: Identifying Correct Servo Piston Assembly
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  7. Remove the dial indicator and servo selection tool.
    Fig 7: Identifying Dial Indicator & Servo Selection Tool
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  8. Install the correct reverse servo assembly.
    1. Install the reverse band servo spring.
    2. Install the reverse band servo piston and rod.
    3. Install the reverse band servo cover.
    Fig 8: Identifying Reverse Band Servo Spring, Reverse Band Servo Piston & Rod & Reverse Band Servo Cover
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  9. Using the special tool, install the reverse servo retaining ring.
    1. Compress the servo spring.
    2. Install the reverse band servo retaining ring.
    Fig 9: Identifying Servo Piston Remover/Installer & Reverse Band Servo Retaining Ring
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  10. Install the main control valve body. For additional information, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .