Disassembly & Reassembly
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Remove servo apply accumulator, and servo apply accumulator large and small springs. Remove forward accumulator, and forward accumulator large and small springs. See Fig 1. To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Measure spring free length. See ACCUMULATOR SPRING SPECIFICATIONS table. If not within specifications, replace spring.
ACCUMULATOR SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Outer Diameter - In. (mm) | Free Length - In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Accumulator | |||
| Small Spring | .614 (15.6) | 1.929 (49) | |
| Large Spring | .827 (21) | 2.953 (75.) | |
| Servo Apply | |||
| Small Spring | .512 (13) | 2.67 (67.8) | |
| Large Spring | .827 (21) | 2.67 (67.8) | |