Overdrive Servo: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the main control valve body. For additional information, refer to Main Control Valve Body in this article.

NOTE: If the tool is not available, extreme care must be taken. Spring pressure will force overdrive servo piston assembly out of case. Case bore damage may result from trying to pry on overdrive servo internal retaining ring.

Using the special tool, compress the servo spring to remove the overdrive servo retaining ring.

Fig 1: Locating Overdrive Servo Piston Retaining Ring

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the overdrive servo piston and return spring.

Fig 2: Removing Overdrive Servo Piston And Return Spring

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.