Gear Lockout Solenoid: Service and Repair

Reverse Lockout Solenoid Disassembly/Reassembly
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Remove the battery base.
4. Disconnect the countershaft speed sensor connector, back-up light switch connector, and reverse lockout solenoid connector.
5. Carefully remove the shift cable, select cable, and cable bracket together to avoid bending the cables.
6. Remove the bolts (A) and reverse lockout solenoid (B).





7. Remove the roller (A), the select lock return spring (C), and the select lock cam B.





8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Remove any dirt and oil from the sealing surface. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0002) to the sealing surface.

NOTE: Do not install components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead, remove the old residue, and reapply the liquid gasket.

10. Install the reverse lockout solenoid.





11. Install the cable bracket, select cable, and shift cable.
12. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector, back-up light switch connector, and countershaft speed sensor connector.
13. Install the battery base.
14. Install the air cleaner housing.
15. Install the battery. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
16. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets and set the clock.
17. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.