Forward Servo: Removal

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the engine support fixture. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove and support the power steering gear. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
  2. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Remove the power steering lines from the right side of the frame. Support the rear of the frame with a jackstand. Loosen the front frame bolts and remove the rear frame bolts.
  3. Adjust the jackstand to lower the rear of the frame. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover. Remove the servo cover bolts. See Fig 1 . Remove the forward servo cover. Remove the forward servo cover O-ring. Remove the servo piston assembly. Remove the servo spring.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Forward Servo
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