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Gear Lockout Solenoid: Service and Repair




M/T Reverse Lockout Solenoid Disassembly/Reassembly

1. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the air cleaner housing. Service and Repair

3. Remove the battery base. Manual Transmission Removal

4. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector, the back-up light switch connector, and the reverse lockout solenoid connector. Manual Transmission Removal

5. Carefully remove the shift cables and the cable bracket together to avoid bending the shift cables. Manual Transmission Removal

6. Remove the three bolts (A) and the reverse lockout solenoid (B).






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

8. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.

9. Clean any dirt and oil from the sealing surface.






10. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001 or 08718-0003 evenly to the change lever assembly mating surface of the reverse lockout solenoid. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE: If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.






11. Install the reverse lockout solenoid.

12. Install the cable bracket and the shift cables. Manual Transmission Installation

13. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector, the back-up light switch connector, and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector. Manual Transmission Installation

14. Install the battery base. Manual Transmission Installation

15. Install the air cleaner housing. Service and Repair

16. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement