Section 16 (Overhaul): Accumulators: Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Kia Rio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Accumulator installation order is as follows: 2-3 accumulator: piston-spring-stopper, 1-2 accumulator: piston-spring-stopper, N-D accumulator: piston-spring-stopper, N-R accumulator: spring-piston-stopper

NOTE: Apply even pressure to perimeter of accumulator pistons and stops to avoid damaging O-ring and seal rings while installing.

Apply ATF to new seal rings and install them onto accumulator pistons.
Install accumulator pistons and springs.
Install stopper and snap ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Accumulator Springs

Fig 2: Locating Accumulator Assemblies