Accumulator Components: Reassembly

1998 Buick Regal 25th Anniversary EditionSECTION Reassembly
  1. Install 1-2 and 2-3 accumulator piston oil seal ring onto appropriate accumulator piston. Lubricate oil seal ring with transaxle fluid. Assemble 1-2 and 2-3 piston pin and piston. Assemble 1-2 and 2-3 accumulator piston springs and piston assembly into accumulator housing. See Figure.
  2. Assemble accumulator spacer plate and cover onto accumulator housing. Install 7 accumulator bolts and tighten to 97 INCH Lbs. (11 N.m). Assemble lube oil pipe, oil hose, hose clamps, pipe retainer and pipe with washer. See Figure.
  3. Assemble 2-1 manual band servo and forward band servo oil pipes into accumulator assembly. Assemble 2-1 manual band servo and forward band servo oil pipes into 2-1 manual band servo cover. Install lube oil pipe assembly into accumulator assembly.
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