Accumulator Assembly, Spacer Plate & Gaskets: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the transmission oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING
under LUBRICATION.NOTE: The 1-2 accumulator can be removed without removing the control valve assembly.
- Remove the control valve body. See VALVE BODY & PRESSURE SWITCHES . Remove the accumulator cover retaining bolts. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover assembly. See Fig 1 . Disassemble the 1-2 accumulator. Blow compressed air into the 1-2 accumulator cover, as shown, to remove the 1-2 accumulator piston. See Fig 2 .
- 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. See Fig 3 . Inspect the 1-2 accumulator piston and cover for porosity, cracks, scoring, and nicks and scratches.
- Remove the spacer plate support retaining bolts. See Fig 4 . Use care not to drop the following items that will be removed along with the spacer plate: the number 1 check ball, the 3-4 accumulator spring and 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. See Fig 5 . Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston (2). See Fig 6 . Inspect the 3-4 accumulator spring for cracks. Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston seal (1) from the 3-4 accumulator piston. See Fig 3 . Inspect the 3-4 accumulator piston for porosity, cracks, scoring, and nicks and scratches.