Accumulator & 2-1 Manual Servo: Removal

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

Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the oil pan. Remove the filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
Remove the accumulator bolts. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts. See Fig 1 .
Use a large flat-blade tool in order to gently pry the lube oil pipe retainer from the case. See Fig 2 . Remove the lube oil pipe from the front differential carrier internal gear lube hole. See Fig 3 .
Remove the accumulator. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover gasket. See Fig 4 .
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 Lube Oil Pipe

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

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Fig 4: Removing & Installing 2-1 Manual Band Servo & Seal

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