Accumulator & 2-1 Manual Servo: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
Remove the accumulator bolts. See Fig 1 . Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts.
Remove the lube oil pipe from the front differential carrier internal gear lube hole. See Fig 3 . Remove the accumulator and the manual 2-1 band servo cover as a assembly. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo. See Fig 2 .
To disassemble, inspect and service the accumulator and 2-1 manual servo, see appropriate OVERHAUL article.

Fig 1: Identifying Accumulator & 2-1 Manual Servo Cover Bolts

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing 2-1 Manual Band Servo & Seal

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Accumulator & 2-1 Manual Band Servo

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