Removal

Valve Body

1. Drain transmission and remove oil pan.

Fig. 10 Valve body external components:

2. Loosen clamp bolts and remove throttle and gear selector levers from manual lever, Fig. 10.
3. Place a drain pan under transmission and remove the ten valve body to transmission bolts. Hold valve body in place while removing bolts.
4. Carefully lower valve body down out of transmission case, pull it forward out of the case. If necessary, rotate propeller shaft to align parking gear and sprag to permit knob on end of parking control rod to pass the sprag.
5. Remove accumulator piston and spring from transmission case. Inspect piston for nicks, scores, and wear. Inspect spring for distortion. Inspect rings for freedom in piston grooves and wear or breakage. Replace parts as necessary.