Reverse Band Levers and Strut Replacement

1. Loosen the locknut and unscrew the reverse band adjusting screw (but do not remove the screw).





2. Using a small punch and hammer, tap the reverse band reaction pin out from the front until it can be removed. Remove the shaft so both levers can be removed (Figure 1). Discard the removed levers and strut.

3. Inspect the shaft "0" rings and replace them if necessary p/n 06030910.

4. Compress the rear servo piston enough to permit snap ring removal.

5. Remove the servo piston snap ring. Use caution when removing to prevent servo bore scratching.





6. Remove the rear servo retainer, spring, and piston assembly (Figure 2).





7. Measure the distance from the end of the rear servo piston plug to the face of the piston (Figure 3). Record this measurement for future use when adjusting the rear band.

8. Re-install the rear servo retainer, spring, and piston into the transmission. Secure it with the snap ring.

9. Install the band adjusting screw (from old lever) and partially install the (new) band adjusting lever by pushing the reaction shaft through one flange of the lever p/n 04897877AA.

10. Using PETROLEUM JELLY, assemble the replacement strut and reaction lever p/n 04897877AA.

11. Install the assembled strut and reaction lever inside the adjusting lever and push the reaction pin completely through the assembly until it is flush with the back of the transmission case.

NOTE:
MAKE SURE THE STRUT IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY INTO THE LOW REVERSE BAND. TO CHECK INSTALLATION, APPLY THE ADJUSTING LEVER BY HAND AND NOTE THE MOVEMENT OF THE BAND. IF IT IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY, LOOSEN THE ADJUSTING SCREW UNTIL THE STRUT CAN BE PUT IN PLACE WITHOUT DISASSEMBLING THE LEVERS.

NOTE:
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE ADJUSTING SCREW AT THIS POINT.