2002 Ford Focus S2FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Main Controls: Installation

    NOTE: The thin longer springs are for the neutral and drive accumulator.
  1. Install the accumulator pistons and springs.
    1. Accumulator 1 and 2.
    2. Accumulator N and D.
      Fig 1: Installing Accumulator Pistons And Springs
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  2. CAUTION: Make sure that the manual valve is in the manual control valve shift lever.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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