Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 47RE Accumulator Piston

[Nate]

I had my VB out this weekend and I was wondering if the accumulator piston on the 47RE should have 2 springs?



Reason I ask is my truck only has one, the larger one that goes against the VB.



I had my Jeep FSM out (don't have one for the truck) to see what the torque was for the VB. Well when I put it away this morning, I noticed the accumulator pistion for the 42RE has one large spring on the bottom against the VB, like what my truck has, and also a smaller one that goes up into the trans case and into the top of the piston.



Wondering if that smaller spring was lost during a rebuild, or if it's not needed... or??



The truck shifts in gear pretty hard from park or neutral, and I was thinkng perhaps this is the reason? I don't completely understand what the accumulator piston does.

 

[zstroken]

I beleive that there is just one spring there. I have seen people put in a solid piece instead of the spring, that definately firms up the shift, but I wouldn't suggest it. Most times a plug is put in the orifice of the accumulator to slow its movement down.

 

[wtfd6]

there is only one between the piston and the v/b. it doesnt do anything for initial engagement.


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