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Reverse Servo Assembly: Assembly

    NOTE: Try not to roll the seal onto the housing when installing the seal or damage to the seal could occur.
    Fig 1: Installing Reverse Servo Piston Seal
    G03422539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate and install a new reverse servo piston seal.
  2. Lubricate and install reverse servo piston and seal assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Reverse Servo Piston And Seal Assembly
    G03422540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the reverse servo spring.
    Fig 3: Installing Reverse Servo Spring
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  4. WARNING: The upper and lower servo covers are under spring tension. Use care when assembling the two halves. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: The arrow on the servo plate must be aligned evenly between any two slots on the cover.
    Fig 4: Installing Reverse Servo Plate
    G03422542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the reverse servo plate.
  6. Install the reverse servo spring and check valve.
    Fig 5: Installing Reverse Servo Spring And Check Valve
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  7. Install the control valve spring retainer.
    Fig 6: Installing Control Valve Spring Retainer
    G03422544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.