2003 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Accumulators: Disassembly

NOTE: The removal of all of the accumulator piston retainers, accumulator pistons, and accumulator piston springs from their proper bores in the transmission case is similar. The 1-2 accumulator is given as an example.
  1. Remove the accumulator piston retaining ring while pressing in the accumulator spring retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Accumulator Piston Retaining Ring
    G01371892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the accumulator spring retainer.
    1. Remove the accumulator spring retainer.
    2. Remove the accumulator piston spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Accumulator Spring Retainer
    G01371893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: Use caution when removing accumulator pistons from the bore using compressed air to avoid personal injury.
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