Removal Procedure
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- Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT (6.0L AND 8.1L ENGINES) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the heat shield bolts.
- Remove the heat shield.
- Remove the oil pan bolt below the servo.
- Install the J 29714-A.
- Tighten the bolt on J 29714-A in order to compress the servo cover.
- Remove the servo cover ring.
- Remove the J 29714-A .
- Remove the servo cover and O-ring seal. If the cover is hung up on the seal, use a pick (2) in order to pull and stretch the seal (1) out of the groove. Cut and remove the O-ring seal before removing the cover.
- Remove the 2-4 servo.
- Inspect the 4th apply piston, 2-4 servo converter, 2nd apply piston, and the servo piston inner housing for the following defects:
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Burrs and nicks