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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 can occur.
    Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Servo Piston Seal
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  1. Lubricate and install a new reverse servo piston seal.
  2. Lubricate and install the reverse servo piston and seal assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Reverse Servo Piston
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  3. Install the reverse servo spring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Reverse Servo Spring
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  4. WARNING: The upper and lower servo covers are under spring tension. Use care when assembling the 2 halves. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: The arrow on the servo plate must be aligned evenly between any 2 slots on the cover.
    Fig 4: Installing Reverse Servo Plate
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  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.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 6: Installing Control Valve Spring Retainer
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