Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the transmission oil pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
- Remove the control valve body. Refer to Valve Body and Pressure Switch Replacement .
- Remove the accumulator cover retaining bolts.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover assembly.
- Disassemble the 1-2 accumulator.
- Blow compressed air into the 1-2 accumulator cover, as shown, to remove the 1-2 accumulator piston.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator inner and outer springs.
- Inspect the 1-2 accumulator inner and outer springs for cracks.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator piston seal (1) from the 1-2 accumulator piston.
- Inspect the 1-2 accumulator piston for the following defects:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Nicks and scratches
- Inspect the 1-2 accumulator cover for the following defects:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Nicks and scratches
- Remove the spacer plate support retaining bolts.
- The number 1 checkball
- The 3-4 accumulator spring
- The 3-4 accumulator pin
- Remove the spacer plate support.
- Remove the spacer plate to valve body gasket, the spacer plate and the spacer plate to transmission case gasket.
- Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston (2).
- Inspect the 3-4 accumulator spring for cracks.
- Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston seal (1) from the 3-4 accumulator piston.
- Inspect the 3-4 accumulator piston for the following defects:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Nicks and scratches
IMPORTANT:
The 1-2 accumulator can be removed without removing the control valve assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Use care not to drop the following items that will be removed along with the spacer plate: