Forward Servo (Fwd): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
This procedure is for FWD vehicles ONLY. The forward servo for AWD vehicles is serviced with the transfer case removed, which MUST be serviced with the transaxle removed from the vehicle. For transfer case replacement, see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
- Install the engine support fixture. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
- Use a strap in order to secure the power steering gear to the exhaust manifold. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Remove the power steering cooler line clamps from the frame. Use wire in order to secure the power steering cooler line to an engine component.
- Remove the engine mount nuts. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Remove the transaxle mount nuts. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame front. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
- Remove the frame bolts. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear for access to the forward servo cover. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
- Remove the forward band servo cover bolts. Remove the forward servo cover. Remove the forward servo cover "O" ring. Remove the servo piston assembly. Remove the servo spring. See Fig 1 .