Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
- Remove the valve body. Refer to Valve Body and Pressure Switch Replacement .
- Remove the accumulator cover bolts.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover (57) and pin.
- Disassemble the 1-2 accumulator assembly (54, 56, 57, 104).
- Inspect the 1-2 accumulator springs for cracks.
- Remove the 1-2 accumulator piston seal (1) from the 1-2 accumulator piston.
- Inspect the 1-2 accumulator piston for the following conditions:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Nicks and scratches
- Inspect the 1-2 accumulator cover for the following conditions:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Nicks and scratches
- Remove the spacer plate support bolts.
- The number 1 checkball
- The 3-4 accumulator spring
- The 3-4 accumulator pin
- Remove the spacer plate support.
- Remove the spacer plate to valve body gasket, the spacer plate and the spacer plate to transmission case gasket.
- Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston (2).
- Inspect the 3-4 accumulator spring for cracks.
- Remove the 3-4 accumulator piston seal (1) from the 3-4 accumulator piston.
- Inspect the 3-4 accumulator piston for the following conditions:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Nicks and scratches
IMPORTANT:
The 1-2 accumulator can be removed without removing the valve body.
IMPORTANT:
regular production option (RPO) M33 transmissions do not use a 1-2 accumulator spring inner (104).
IMPORTANT:
Use care not to drop the following items that will be removed along with the spacer plate: