1-2 Accumulator
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Second clutch fluid is also routed to the 1-2 accumulator piston. A combination of second clutch fluid pressure and the 1-2 assist spring force moves the piston against this spring force and the 1-2 accumulator feed fluid pressure. This action absorbs the initial second clutch fluid pressure in order to cushion the second clutch apply. The movement of the 1-2 accumulator piston forces some of the fluid out of the accumulator.