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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 39 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL & TESTING - 4T65-E)COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYACCUMULATOR COMPONENTSINSPECTION
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Accumulator Components: Inspection
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Inspection
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- Inspect accumulator housing, accumulator cover spacer plate and accumulator cover for the following:
- Damaged oil pipe holes in accumulator cover.
- Damaged, improperly machined or porous accumulator cover.
- Bent or damaged accumulator cover spacer plate.
- Stripped or damaged bolt holes in accumulator housing.
- Damaged, worn, improperly machined or porous accumulator housing.
- Leaking, loose or missing cup plugs in accumulator housing.
- Inspect accumulator pistons, springs, seals and pins for the following:
- Broken or collapsed piston outer springs.
- Broken or collapsed piston cushion springs.
- Bent or worn accumulator piston pins.
- Damaged, worn or porous accumulator pistons.
- Damaged accumulator piston seals.
- Inspect servo and lube oil pipe components and 2-1 manual band servo cover for the following:
- Damaged lube, and servo oil pipe holes in servo cover.
- Damaged, improperly machined or porous servo cover.
- Bent, plugged or damaged lube and servo oil pipes.
- Plugged or damaged lube oil hose.
- Damaged hose clamps and/or lube oil pipe retainer.
- Missing lube oil pipe washer.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- 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.