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Reverse Servo Assembly: Disassembly

Fig 1: Disassembling Reverse Servo Assembly
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  1. Remove the control valve spring retainer.
    Fig 2: Removing Control Valve Spring Retainer
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  2. Remove the reverse servo spring and check valve.
    Fig 3: Removing Reverse Servo Spring And Check Valve
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  3. WARNING: The upper and lower servo covers are under spring tension. Use care when separating the 2 halves. Failure to follow these instructions can 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 4: Aligning Arrow On Servo Plate With Any Slot On Cover
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  5. Remove the reverse servo spring.
    Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Servo Spring
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  6. Remove the reverse servo piston and seal assembly.
    • Inspect the seal for damage, install new reverse servo piston if necessary.
      Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Servo Piston
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  7. Remove and discard the reverse servo piston seal.
    Fig 7: Identifying Reverse Servo Piston Seal
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