Accumulator Components: Disassembly
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CAUTION:
DO NOT mix up springs or pistons. Be sure to install correct springs in correct bore.
- Remove 7 remaining accumulator cover bolts from accumulator assembly. Remove accumulator cover and spacer plate from accumulator housing. Disassemble 1-2 and 2-3 accumulator pistons, piston pins, outer springs and cushion springs from accumulator housing (springs are model dependent). Remove piston oil seal rings from 1-2 and 2-3 accumulator pistons. See Figure.
- Disassemble 2-1 manual band servo and forward band servo oil pipes, lube oil pipe assembly from accumulator cover, and 2-1 manual band servo cover. Disassemble lube oil pipe, hose clamps, oil hose, lube oil pipe retainer and lube oil pipe with washer. See Figure.