Malibu V6-3.9L (2007)
3. Remove the piston and the servo cushion springs from the servo pin.
4. Remove the servo piston seals from the servo cover.
5. Discard the servo piston seals. Do not reuse the servo piston seals.
6. Inspect all components for damage.
7. Inspect the fluid feed holes for obstructions.
8. Inspect the bolt hole threads for debris and stripping.
9. Inspect the seal grooves for damage.
10. Clean and dry each component.
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the servo cushion springs and the servo piston onto the servo pin.
2. Install the snap ring onto the servo pin in order to retain the springs and piston.
3. Install the new seals onto the servo piston and the servo cover.
4. Install the servo piston assembly into the servo cover. Lubricate the piston seals with transaxle fluid in order to aid in assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the servo return spring into the transaxle case.
2. Install the servo return spring into the transaxle case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Important: Hand start and tighten servo cover bolts evenly to prevent damage to servo cover bore.
3. Hand start and install the servo cover bolts.
Tighten the servo cover bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
