Forward Servo Replacement
Forward Servo ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
3. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the rack and pinion and hang from the exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the power steering return hose from the rack and pinion and hang from the exhaust pipe.
5. Support the Transaxle with a transaxle support stand.
6. Remove the rear transaxle mount and bracket bolts then position the mount and bracket aside.
7. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
8. Using a long screwdriver in order to pry against the vehicle frame. Hold the servo assembly compressed.
9. Remove the 3 bolts attaching the servo cover to the transaxle case.
10. Remove the long screwdriver. The servo assembly will push the servo cover out. If the servo cover does not push out, tap it with a rubber mallet.
11. Remove the forward servo cover O-ring.
12. Remove the servo piston assembly.
13. Remove the servo spring.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the servo spring.
2. Install the servo piston assembly.
3. Install the forward servo cover O-ring.
4. Install the forward servo cover.
5. Using a long screwdriver in order to pry against the vehicle frame. Hold the servo assembly compressed.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions
6. Install the 3 forward servo cover attaching bolts.
^ Tighten the forward servo cover attaching bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
7. Remove the drain pan from under the forward servo cover.
8. Align the rear transaxle mount and bracket then Install the mount and bracket bolts.
9. Remove the transaxle support stand.
10. Install the power steering pressure hose.
11. Install the power steering return hose.
12. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Fill the transaxle to the proper level.
15. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.