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Accumulator Assembly: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove transmission oil pan and filter.
    NOTE: 1-2 accumulator can be removed without removing the control valve assembly.
  3. Remove control valve body. See VALVE BODY & PRESSURE SWITCH  .
  4. Remove accumulator cover retaining bolts. See Fig 1 .
  5. Remove 1-2 accumulator cover assembly.
  6. Disassemble 1-2 accumulator by blowing compressed air into the 1-2 accumulator cover to remove the accumulator piston. Then remove the 1-2 accumulator inner and outer springs. See Fig 2 .
  7. Inspect 1-2 accumulator inner and outer springs for cracks.
  8. Remove 1-2 accumulator piston seal (1) from 1-2 accumulator piston. See Fig 3 . Then inspect 1-2 accumulator piston for porosity, cracks, scoring, nicks and scratches.
  9. Inspect 1-2 accumulator cover for porosity, cracks, scoring, nicks and scratches.
  10. Remove the spacer plate support retaining bolts. See Fig 4 .
    CAUTION: Use care not to drop the following items that will be removed along with the spacer plate:
    • The number one checkball.
    • The 3-4 accumulator spring.
    • The 3-4 accumulator pin.
  11. Remove the spacer plate support.
  12. Remove the spacer plate to valve body gasket, spacer plate and spacer plate to transmission case gasket. See Fig 5 .
  13. Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston and inspect the 3-4 accumulator spring for cracks. See Fig 6 .
  14. Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston seal from the 3-4 accumulator piston and inspect for porosity, cracks, scoring, nicks and scratches.
Fig 1: Removing Accumulator Assembly Bolts
G00057001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing 1-2 Accumulator Assembly
G00057002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Identifying 1-2 Accumulator Piston Seal
G00211902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Removing/Installing Spacer Plate Support Retaining Bolt
G00057004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 5: Removing/Installing Spacer Plates
G00057005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 6: Removing/Installing 3-4 Accumulator Piston
G00211903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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