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Accumulators




Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
2. Inspect all parts and replace if necessary.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Procedure.

Disassembly note







Accumulator piston
Remove the accumulator pistons from transmission case by applying compressed air through the oil passage as shown in the figure.

Inspection

Accumulator spring







1. Measure the spring free length.




2. If not within specification, replace the spring.

Assembly procedure

NOTE:
- Installation order
N-D accumulator: Spring - Piston
2-3 accumulator: Piston - Spring
1-2 accumulator: Piston - Spring
3-4/N-R accumulator: Piston - Spring







- Outer diameter of spring







1. Apply ATF to the new O-rings and Install them onto the accumulator pistons.
- Apply even pressure to the perimeter of the accumulator pistons during Installation to avoid damaging the O-rings.




2. Install the accumulator pistons and springs.