Item 48: Overdrive Servo Cover Retaining Ring Disassembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Servo cover is under spring tension.
Fig 1: Removing Overdrive Servo Cover Retaining Ring And Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the overdrive servo cover retaining ring and cover.