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Servo Bore Repair

NOTE: The 4F27 Servo Bore Master Repair Kit NRL4F27 should be used to repair a transmission case with 2-4 band servo pin bore wear. The use of this kit will repair the 2-4 band servo pin bore back to OEM specifications.
  1. Install the drill jig and the 6mm bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Drill Jig And The Three 6mm Bolts
    G00530992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Secure the 7/16" guide into the jig using the 3/8" allen screw.
    Fig 2: Securing 7/16" Guide Into Jig Using 3/8" Allen Screw
    G00530993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Cutting oil must be used for lubrication. The use of substitutes, particularly ATF, may result in an over-sized bore.
    NOTE: When reaming the servo bore do not push too hard on the reamer or exceed 500 RPM or an over-sized bore can occur.
    Fig 3: Reaming Out Bore Using Ample Cutting Oil And Properly Sized Reamer
    G00530994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Ream out the bore using ample cutting oil and the 7/16" reamer.
  5. Secure the 1/2" guide into the jig using the 3/8" allen screw.
    Fig 4: Securing 1/2" Guide Into Jig Using 3/8" Allen Screw
    G00530995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Cutting oil must be used for lubrication. The use of substitutes, particularly ATF, may result in an over-sized bore.
    NOTE: When reaming the servo bore do not push too hard on the reamer or exceed 500 RPM or an over-sized bore can occur.
    Fig 5: Reaming Out Bore Using Ample Cutting Oil And Properly Sized Reamer
    G00530994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Ream out the bore using ample cutting oil and the 1/2" reamer.
  8. Thoroughly clean the transaxle case to remove any metal debris.
    Fig 6: Thoroughly Clean Transaxle Case
    G00530997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Apply Loctite® 680 or equivalent to the outside bushing.
    Fig 7: Appling Loctite® Or Equivalent To Outside Bushing
    G00530998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: Make sure the 1/2" reamer fits smoothly through the hole before installing the bushing.
    Fig 8: Aligning Hole In Side Of Bushing With The V Shaped Notch
    G00530999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Align the hole drilled in the side of the bushing with the v shaped notch cast into the case.
  12. Using the driver, drive the bushing in until the bushing chamfer is flush with the transaxle case.
    Fig 9: Driving Bushing Into Transaxle Case
    G00531000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Check the pin finish for burs and coarseness.
    Fig 10: Checking Pin Finish For Burs And Coarseness
    G00530996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Insert the sizing pin into the bore, chamfer side first. Using a punch, drive the pin all the way through the bushing. Repeat as necessary.