FixVault

Accumulator Components: Inspection

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.