replacing AHC globes/accumulators (4 Viewers)

[Rhetoric]

Glad that tool is working out for people!

 

[timberwilde]

This is a great write-up with many helpful tips. I am replacing my accumulators on my 2002 LX and have the rears off (via the fan clutch wrench). The fronts are harder and I’ve soaked them the penetrating oil. My question is can I use an induction coil heater on the threads? I use it often on stuck nuts and bolts but am unsure about the globe. It resembles a bomb so I want to be sure I can heat it up without concern…
Thoughts??

Thanks in advance!

 

[LEXMEX]

following this tread, Bought lx470 with 250000 miles, ride was very bouncy, AHC goes L to N to H with no issues although the marks at reservoir only moved 4 to 5 marks. Went ahead and changed 4 accumulators with aftermarket (maybe bad idea), followed instructions depressurizing the system, changed globes, and then bleeding each corner, AHC still goes from L to H with no problem but I'm still only moving 4 marks at the reservoir, and the ride got worse very rough and stiff ,I did notice when going from L to H at the reservoir when the pump stops working there's a visible "burp" in there, is this normal? or could I be getting air through there?

 

[Squashola]

following this tread, Bought lx470 with 250000 miles, ride was very bouncy, AHC goes L to N to H with no issues although the marks at reservoir only moved 4 to 5 marks. Went ahead and changed 4 accumulators with aftermarket (maybe bad idea), followed instructions depressurizing the system, changed globes, and then bleeding each corner, AHC still goes from L to H with no problem but I'm still only moving 4 marks at the reservoir, and the ride got worse very rough and stiff ,I did notice when going from L to H at the reservoir when the pump stops working there's a visible "burp" in there, is this normal? or could I be getting air through there?

Could be the aftermarket ones. I purchased the factory ones and I now have a 7-10 change. Try getting them direct from Impex Japan. IMPEX JAPAN — online new genuine spare parts shop - https://en.impex-jp.com/ Price was about $200 per globe including shipping.

 

[Jcreme]

Does the accumulator check out?

Have you checked the pressures via an OBDII reader?

 

[TexLexican]

following this tread, Bought lx470 with 250000 miles, ride was very bouncy, AHC goes L to N to H with no issues although the marks at reservoir only moved 4 to 5 marks. Went ahead and changed 4 accumulators with aftermarket (maybe bad idea), followed instructions depressurizing the system, changed globes, and then bleeding each corner, AHC still goes from L to H with no problem but I'm still only moving 4 marks at the reservoir, and the ride got worse very rough and stiff ,I did notice when going from L to H at the reservoir when the pump stops working there's a visible "burp" in there, is this normal? or could I be getting air through there?

That burp following when the pump stops is normal