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Accumulator: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
3. Remove the filter. Refer to Oil Filter and Seal Replacement.
4. Remove the accumulator attaching bolts (131).
5. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).





6. Remove the accumulator (132).
7. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover (104).





8. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
9. To disassemble, inspect and service the accumulator and 2-1 manual servo, refer to Transaxle Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
2. Install the manual 2-1 band servo cover (104).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).
Tighten
Tighten the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103) to 24 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the accumulator (132).
5. Install the accumulator attaching bolts (131).
Tighten
Tighten the accumulator attaching bolts (131) to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
6. If removed, install the new filter seal.
7. Install the filter. Refer to Oil Filter and Seal Replacement.
8. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
9. Lower the vehicle.
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