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    Object Number: 49493  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the accumulator housing (140), the accumulator cover spacer plate assembly (134) and the accumulator cover (132) for the following conditions:
  2. • Damaged lube and servo oil pipe holes in the accumulator cover (132)
    • Damaged, improperly machined or porous accumulator cover (132)
    • Bent or damaged accumulator cover spacer plate assembly (134)
    • Stripped or damaged bolt holes in the accumulator housing (140)
    • Damaged, worn, improperly machined or porous accumulator housing (140)
    • Leaking, loose or missing cup plugs in the accumulator housing (140)

    Object Number: 49500  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the accumulator pistons, springs, seals and pins for the following conditions:
  4. • Broken or collapsed piston outer springs (138, 142)
    • Broken or collapsed piston cushion springs (139, 143)
    • Bent or worn accumulator piston pins (135A/B)
    • Damaged, worn or porous accumulator pistons (136A/B)
    • Damaged accumulator piston seals (137A/B)

    Object Number: 1956594  Size: SH
  5. Inspect the servo and lube oil pipe components (124-130) and the 2-1 manual band servo cover (104) for the following conditions:
  6. • Damaged lube, and servo oil pipe holes in the servo cover (104)
    • Damaged, improperly machined or porous servo cover (104)
    • Bent, plugged or damaged lube and servo oil pipes (124, 125, 130)
    • Damaged lube oil pipe retainer (129) part of lube and servo oil pipe (130)
    • Missing lube oil pipe washer (130)

    Object Number: 49504  Size: SH
  7. Install the 2-3 accumulator piston oil seal ring (137B) onto the 2-3 accumulator piston (136B). Lubricate the oil seal ring with automatic transmission fluid.
  8. Assemble the 2-3 accumulator piston pin (135B) and piston (136B).
  9. Note: Do not mix up spring or pistons/springs. Be sure to install the correct springs in the correct bore.

  10. Install the 2-3 accumulator piston springs (138, 143) and piston assembly (136B) into the accumulator housing (140).

  11. Object Number: 49507  Size: SH
  12. Install the 1-2 accumulator piston oil seal ring (137A) onto the 1-2 accumulator piston (136A). Lubricate the oil seal ring with automatic transmission fluid.
  13. Assemble the 1-2 accumulator piston pin (135A) and piston (136A).
  14. Note: Do not mix up spring or pistons/springs. Be sure to install the correct springs in the correct bore.

  15. Install the 1-2 accumulator piston springs (139, 142) and the piston assembly (136A) into the accumulator housing (140).

  16. Object Number: 49515  Size: SH
  17. Assemble the accumulator cover spacer plate assembly (134) and the accumulator cover (132) onto the accumulator housing (140).
  18. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  19. Install seven accumulator cover bolts (131) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  20. Object Number: 1956595  Size: SH
  21. Assemble pipe retainer (129) and pipe with washer (130).
  22. Assemble the 2-1 manual band servo and forward band servo oil pipes (124, 125) into the accumulator assembly (132-140).
  23. Assemble the 2-1 manual band servo and forward band servo oil pipes (124, 125) into the 2-1 manual band servo cover (104).
  24. Install the lube oil pipe assembly (129-130) into the accumulator assembly (132-140).