1-2 Accumulator Piston: Removal
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Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston retaining ring. See Fig 1. Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for reference during assembly. Remove the 1-2 accumulator. See Fig 2. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover. Remove the lower 1-2 accumulator spring. Remove the accumulator piston. Remove the upper 1-2 accumulator spring.