2/4 Band Servo Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Servicing the 2/4 band servo in the vehicle is only recommended in the event of a leak. If servicing is required due to a servo problem, it is necessary to remove and disassemble the transaxle to inspect the 2/4 band component and direct clutch for damage.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the splash shield.WARNING:
- The servo cover is under high spring pressure.
- Install a nut with an integral washer onto the forcing bolt of the servo cover remover/replacer tool with a permanent thread sealer. This nut and washer will aid in the installation of the cover.
- Install the SST and compress the servo cover component.
- Remove the servo cover retaining ring and release the tension on the servo cover component slowly.
- After releasing all of the tension on the servo cover component, remove the SST .
- Remove the servo cover component, 2/4 servo piston and return spring.
- Lubricate the 2/4 servo piston, servo cover, servo cover seal, and servo case bore using ATF or petroleum jelly to aid in the installation and prevent cutting of the seal.
- Install the 2/4 servo piston and return spring into the transaxle case.
- Install the SST .
- Tighten the center screw to compress the 2/4 servo into the bore.NOTE:
- If the cover will not seat deep enough in the bore to install the servo cover retaining ring, a blunt punch may be used with a small hammer. Gently tap the cover around the outer edge with the punch until the snap ring groove is fully exposed.
- Install the servo cover retaining ring into transaxle case.
- Remove the SST .
- Lower the vehicle. Inspect the fluid level prior to road testing.