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Reverse Servo Assembly: Installation

NOTE: This is not an ordinary installation procedure and does not compensate for band wear.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the reverse piston seal to facilitate assembly and prevent damage to the seal.

    Install the reverse servo return spring and piston.

    • Do not install the piston cover.
      Fig 1: Installing Reverse Servo Return Spring And Piston
      G01564798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the special tool and tighten the band apply bolt.
    Fig 2: Tightening Band Apply Bolt
    G01564799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Attaching Special Tool To The Transmission
      G01564800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the bolt until the piston stops against the tool.
    Fig 4: Loosening The Transmission Bolt
    G01564801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Verify that the amount of piston travel on the dial indicator is within specification.
    Fig 5: Measuring Piston Travel Distance
    G01564802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Installing Servo Piston Assembly
      G01564803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the dial indicator and servo selection tool.
    Fig 7: Removing Dial Indicator And Servo Selection Tool
    G01564804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Installing Reverse Servo Assembly
      G01564805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Installing Reverse Band Servo Retaining Ring
      G01564806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the main control valve body. For additional information, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .