5. Valve Body, Accumulators, & Solenoid Wiring Harness Removal
gc993m60_7-1391c1. Remove the TV cable (1) from the throttle valve cam (2).
2. Remove the TV cable assembly from the transaxle case.
3. Remove the direct clutch solenoid connector (735).
4. Remove the second brake solenoid connector (736).
5. Remove the solenoid wiring harness retaining plate (737) from the solenoid wiring harness (740).
6. Remove the solenoid wiring harness (740) from the transaxle case. The solenoid wiring harness bracket (708) remains attached to the solenoid wiring harness.
7. Remove the lower valve body bolts (7099).
8. Remove the valve body assembly from the transaxle case.
9. Cover the accumulators with a clean cloth and apply low pressure compressed air slowly to the fluid passages. The air pressure will force the forward clutch accumulator piston (741) and the second brake accumulator piston (743) out of their respective case bores.
10. Inspect the following components:
- The accumulator pistons for cracks, scarring or damage
- The accumulator springs for weakness, cracks or damage
- The piston seals for cuts or damage
- The accumulator case bores for scars, nicks or pitting