Accumulator Assembly (4L80-E): Removal
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Remove the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch bolts and the TFP valve position switch. The 5 O-rings should remain attached to the TFP valve position switch.
- Remove the control valve body assembly bolts. Remove the fluid transmission fluid level indicator stop bracket. Remove the lube oil pipe retainer and the clamp. Remove the lube oil pipe.
- Remove the manual shaft detent spring assembly. Remove the control valve body assembly (44) which includes the accumulator assembly. See Figure.
- Remove the 3rd and 4th clutch accumulator housing bolts (53). Remove the 3rd and 4th clutch accumulator housing (51). Remove the accumulator housing gasket (47). See Figure.
- The accumulator housing gasket may be stuck to the spacer plate (46). Remove the 3rd clutch accumulator piston spring (50). Remove the 4th clutch accumulator piston spring (49). See Figure.
- Remove the control valve body spacer plate (46). Remove the control valve body assembly to spacer plate gasket (45) from the spacer plate (46). See Figure.
- Inspect all components for wear or damage. See Figure. Replace all worn or damaged parts.