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Low-Reverse Servo: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Clean and inspect the low/reverse band servo piston bore and the low/reverse band servo piston and rod.
  2. Install the low/reverse band servo piston and rod assembly (1). See Fig 1 . Install a new low/reverse band servo separator plate cover gasket (2).
  3. Install the low/reverse band servo cover (3). Loosely install the low/reverse band servo piston cover screws. Tighten the servo cover screws in the sequence shown. See Fig 2 .
  4. Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the transmission with appropriate fluid to proper level and check for correct transmission operation. See LUBRICATION  .
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Low/Reverse Band Servo
G00115420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Low-Reverse Servo Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00023415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.