Overhaul - 41TE Automatic Transmission: Accumulator: Description

Fig 1: Underdrive and Overdrive Accumulators

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1 - RETURN SPRING

2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR

3 - SEAL RING (2)

4 - OVERDRIVE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR

The 4XTE underdrive, overdrive, low/reverse, and 2/4 clutch hydraulic circuits each contain an accumulator. An accumulator typically consists of a piston (2), seal rings (3) return spring(s) (1) and a cover or plug. The overdrive and underdrive accumulators are located within the transaxle case, and are retained by the valve body. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Low/Reverse Accumulator

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The low reverse accumulator (1) is also located within the transaxle case, but the assembly is retained by a cover and a snap-ring. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: 2/4 Accumulator Assembly

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1 - VALVE BODY

2 - RETAINER PLATE

3 - DETENT SPRING

4 - SPRINGS

5 - SEALS

6 - PISTON

The 2/4 accumulator is located in the valve body (1). See Fig 3. It is retained by a cover and retaining screws.