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Reverse Servo Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the control valve spring retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Control Valve Spring Retainer
    G03422533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the reverse servo spring and check valve.
    Fig 2: Removing Reverse Servo Spring And Check Valve
    G03422534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. WARNING: The upper and lower servo covers are under spring tension. Use care when separating the two halves. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    NOTE: Tabs on servo plate mate with slots on cover every 120 degrees.
  4. Remove the reverse servo plate by turning in either direction to release.
    • Align arrow on servo plate with any slot on cover.
      Fig 3: Aligning Arrow On Servo Plate With Any Slot On Cover
      G03422535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the reverse servo spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Reverse Servo Spring
    G03422536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the reverse servo piston and seal assembly.
    • Inspect the seal for damage, install new reverse servo piston if necessary.
      Fig 5: Removing Reverse Servo Piston And Seal Assembly
      G03422537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the reverse servo piston seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Reverse Servo Piston Seal
    G03422538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.