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Removal Procedure

  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove and support the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  4. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement 
  5. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  6. Remove the power steering lines from the right side of the frame.
  7. Support the rear of the frame with a jackstand.
  8. Loosen the front frame bolts and remove the rear frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  9. Adjust the jackstand to lower the rear of the frame.
  10. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
  11. Fig 1: View Of Forward Servo Assembly
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  12. Remove the servo cover bolts.
  13. Remove the forward servo cover.
  14. Remove the forward servo cover O-ring.
  15. Remove the servo piston assembly.
  16. Remove the servo spring.