Third Accumulator Retainer and Ball Replacement

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Fig 1: Extracting Third Accumulator Retainer And Ball Assembly

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Remove the third accumulator retainer and ball assembly, using a 6.3 mm (0.25 in) #4 screw extractor.

Fig 2: Scribing Mark On Rod For Gaging Proper Depth Of Third Accumulator Retainer And Ball Assembly

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Scribe a mark at 42 mm (1.653 in) on a 9.5 mm (0.375 in) diameter metal rod. The scribe mark is used to gage the proper depth of the third accumulator retainer and ball assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Third Accumulator Retainer And Ball Assembly

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Perform the following functions:
1. Line up the oil feed slots in the third accumulator retainer and ball assembly (40) with the servo bore.
2. Using the 9.5 mm (0.375 in) diameter metal rod, install the third accumulator retainer and ball assembly.

Fig 4: Checking Third Accumulator Retainer And Ball Assembly Alignment

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Ensure that the third accumulator retainer and ball assembly and the scribe mark on the rod are flush with the case surface.

Fig 5: Aligning Third Accumulator Retainer And Ball Assembly With Retainer Slot

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Check the third accumulator retainer and ball assembly (40) for alignment. The slot in the retainer must be completely open in the servo bore.