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1-2 Accumulator: Removal

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  1. Drain the transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
  2. Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston retaining ring.
  3. Fig 1: Locating Accumulator Piston Retaining Ring
    G03888654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for reference during assembly.
  4. Remove the 1-2 accumulator.
    1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover.
    2. Remove the inner and outer lower 1-2 accumulator spring.
    3. Remove the accumulator piston.
    4. Remove the upper 1-2 accumulator spring.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying 1-2 Shift Accumulator Assembly
    GF0003533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.