Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Band Apply Servo: Service and Repair
Front Servo
REMOVAL
1.Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO
HOISTING, JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE
AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE
DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
3. Remove the main control valve body.
4. Remove the transmission modulator heat shield.
(1) Remove the transmission heat shield nut.
(2) Remove the transmission modulator heat shield.
5. Remove the front band locknut and unscrew the front band adjusting screw.
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Discard the front band locknut after removal.
6. Using Servo Cover Compressor, remove the front band servo cover retaining ring.
(1) Install the Servo Cover Compressor and compress the front band servo cover.
(2) Remove the front servo cover retaining ring.
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Slowly remove tension on the J-hook nut and remove the servo cover compressor.
CAUTION: Servo cover is under spring pressure.