MAJOR thanks to OP for creating this awesome tutorial that is helping others still 10 years later. Very precise instructions and my runner is shifting like butter now. SHEEEESHHHHH.
The TRANSMAX ATF/CVT from CASTROL is working well as well.
Same, just did this last night. I used 14 qts lol.
I also want to add that I used CASTROL TRANSMAX ATF/CVT
It covers WS.
2007 Limited V8 4x4 , 159k miles, fluid never changed from the looks of it
Wanted to update my experience on this ordeal.
After replacing the accumulator and pump for $700. The noise ended up coming back around May. I ordered a new brake master cylinder piston for $66 from Japan. I replaced this piston rod and the sound went away again for one month. The sound returns...
Its 2022 and this thread is still relevant. I had the infamous brake accumulator squeal and attempted to fix the issue with a new accumulator. I bought one from Dubai of all places on ebay for $760. I figured this was better than buying a new master assy.
It worked for a few months, and then...
Adding my experience with this issue.
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