Started transgo shift kit install.....Q
Started transgo shift kit install.....Q How do you remove the piston from the 2nd accumulator to get the springs out?
Also, do you really put everything back in the 2nd accumulator as shown(spacers->seat->blue spring->reversed piston->orange spring)? Wouldnt the orange spring press up against the plastic sheild on the tranny and break it when you reinstall the thing?
Also, do you really put everything back in the 2nd accumulator as shown(spacers->seat->blue spring->reversed piston->orange spring)? Wouldnt the orange spring press up against the plastic sheild on the tranny and break it when you reinstall the thing?
Originally Posted by 99whitews6
How do you remove the piston from the 2nd accumulator to get the springs out?
Also, do you really put everything back in the 2nd accumulator as shown(spacers->seat->blue spring->reversed piston->orange spring)? Wouldnt the orange spring press up against the plastic sheild on the tranny and break it when you reinstall the thing?
Also, do you really put everything back in the 2nd accumulator as shown(spacers->seat->blue spring->reversed piston->orange spring)? Wouldnt the orange spring press up against the plastic sheild on the tranny and break it when you reinstall the thing?
As for the accumulator setup... Set it up EXACTLY as shown. It will work great. I have a transmission shop in Tampa that specializes in performance transmissions. We install about 2-3 of these kits every week and they work VERY well.
I would suggest replacing the servos on the side of the transmission and going with a BILLET servo for both 2nd and 4th. You will be impressed. They work great as well.
Have fun!
Originally Posted by Transman
The best way to remove the 2nd accumulator piston is to use compressed air and blow into the apply hole. Watch out! Don't point it towards you, it can come out at high speed and hit you. Point it toward the workbench and blow air in the hold. If you're looking right at the piston you can see the oil hole on the same face.
As for the accumulator setup... Set it up EXACTLY as shown. It will work great. I have a transmission shop in Tampa that specializes in performance transmissions. We install about 2-3 of these kits every week and they work VERY well.
I would suggest replacing the servos on the side of the transmission and going with a BILLET servo for both 2nd and 4th. You will be impressed. They work great as well.
Have fun!
As for the accumulator setup... Set it up EXACTLY as shown. It will work great. I have a transmission shop in Tampa that specializes in performance transmissions. We install about 2-3 of these kits every week and they work VERY well.
I would suggest replacing the servos on the side of the transmission and going with a BILLET servo for both 2nd and 4th. You will be impressed. They work great as well.
Have fun!
Ok, now I am working on getting the VB out of the tranny. How do you remove the wiring connection on the round solenoid(assuming) RIGHT next to the 2nd accumulator housing?
Thanks!
Last edited by 99whitews6; Apr 8, 2006 at 03:04 PM.
I was wondering how you guys were getting at the piece on the side of the transmission while its still in the car?
To remove the servo easily... first remove the exhaust heat shield on the passenger side. The one that's bolted to the floorboard. That piece is right in front of the servo and obstructs the removal of the servo.
Next, remove the four cross member bolts and let the tail of the transmission fall down. Pop the snap ring off the servo cover. Use some channel locks and grab the end of the servo cover and twist while pulling. You'll notice that it only comes out a little bit. The O-Ring prevents it from easily coming out because it gets caught in a groove. You can see the o-ring through one of the cutouts around the servo. It is Blue in color. Wrap a pick around it and pull on it. If it breaks, you just have to pull out the whole thing. But usually, you can pull on it enough that it gets skinny enough to pull on the servo cover. You need to stretch the o-ring at the same time that you are pulling on the servo cover. I hope this makes sense. Once you start to do it, you'll know what I mean.
Now you can just pull the servo out in pieces and do whatever you need.
As for the connector on the "big" solenoid, (pressure control) you just pull on it. You can use a screw driver to push the plug off the solenoid. The connector disconnects in the direction of the wires. It's not hard to do.
As far as checkballs... remember... 1 in the case and seven in the valve body. Not hard to figure out where they go. Make sure the one that is nearest the front of the transmission hasn't beat up the spacer plate. If it has, you can either use a bigger checkball, or replace the separator plate. I recommend replacing the plate with a TransGo one.
Next, remove the four cross member bolts and let the tail of the transmission fall down. Pop the snap ring off the servo cover. Use some channel locks and grab the end of the servo cover and twist while pulling. You'll notice that it only comes out a little bit. The O-Ring prevents it from easily coming out because it gets caught in a groove. You can see the o-ring through one of the cutouts around the servo. It is Blue in color. Wrap a pick around it and pull on it. If it breaks, you just have to pull out the whole thing. But usually, you can pull on it enough that it gets skinny enough to pull on the servo cover. You need to stretch the o-ring at the same time that you are pulling on the servo cover. I hope this makes sense. Once you start to do it, you'll know what I mean.
Now you can just pull the servo out in pieces and do whatever you need.
As for the connector on the "big" solenoid, (pressure control) you just pull on it. You can use a screw driver to push the plug off the solenoid. The connector disconnects in the direction of the wires. It's not hard to do.
As far as checkballs... remember... 1 in the case and seven in the valve body. Not hard to figure out where they go. Make sure the one that is nearest the front of the transmission hasn't beat up the spacer plate. If it has, you can either use a bigger checkball, or replace the separator plate. I recommend replacing the plate with a TransGo one.
Originally Posted by Transman
To remove the servo easily... first remove the exhaust heat shield on the passenger side. The one that's bolted to the floorboard. That piece is right in front of the servo and obstructs the removal of the servo.
Next, remove the four cross member bolts and let the tail of the transmission fall down. Pop the snap ring off the servo cover. Use some channel locks and grab the end of the servo cover and twist while pulling. You'll notice that it only comes out a little bit. The O-Ring prevents it from easily coming out because it gets caught in a groove. You can see the o-ring through one of the cutouts around the servo. It is Blue in color. Wrap a pick around it and pull on it. If it breaks, you just have to pull out the whole thing. But usually, you can pull on it enough that it gets skinny enough to pull on the servo cover. You need to stretch the o-ring at the same time that you are pulling on the servo cover. I hope this makes sense. Once you start to do it, you'll know what I mean.
Now you can just pull the servo out in pieces and do whatever you need.
Next, remove the four cross member bolts and let the tail of the transmission fall down. Pop the snap ring off the servo cover. Use some channel locks and grab the end of the servo cover and twist while pulling. You'll notice that it only comes out a little bit. The O-Ring prevents it from easily coming out because it gets caught in a groove. You can see the o-ring through one of the cutouts around the servo. It is Blue in color. Wrap a pick around it and pull on it. If it breaks, you just have to pull out the whole thing. But usually, you can pull on it enough that it gets skinny enough to pull on the servo cover. You need to stretch the o-ring at the same time that you are pulling on the servo cover. I hope this makes sense. Once you start to do it, you'll know what I mean.
Now you can just pull the servo out in pieces and do whatever you need.
So, I removed the shield, Wire retainer, cover, 4th Piston, housing.
Now I am stuck at the 2nd piston, there is not enough space to remove the whole thing as one assembly. Does the 2nd piston come apart from the needle pin and all the springs,etc? Or does it have to come out as one assembly? THere just is not enough room!
Beyond that, everything else is done except for the 4th accumulator, where the heck is it? Cant see it for some reason!
Thanks again transman!
Does the 2nd piston come apart from the needle pin and all the springs,etc?
Originally Posted by 8a8mfh
You have to take it out in pieces. Remove the cover, the fourth piston, the e-clip, the servo housing, the servo, then the pin.
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Installation is complete and car moves. LOL Thanks transman and all else for the help. I really appreciate it. Now I just need to remove my increased line pressure from the previous tune and I am good to go!
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