Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair

Reverse Lockout Solenoid Replacement

Special Tools

J 41099 Skip Shift Sensor Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - For Access) (Exhaust System Replacement (For Access))Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - Complete) (Exhaust System Replacement (Complete))Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - For Access) (Exhaust System Replacement (For Access))Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - Complete) (Exhaust System Replacement (Complete)).
3. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50))Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50)).
5. Remove the transmission mount.
6. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector (5).




7. Using the J 41099 , remove the reverse lockout solenoid.
8. Remove the bolt and the reverse lockout assembly , if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. If removed, inspect the reverse lockout assembly O-ring. Replace the reverse lockout assembly O-ring if necessary.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the reverse lockout assembly and bolt and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
3. Install the reverse lockout solenoid using the J 41099 . Inspect and replace the O-ring if necessary.
Tighten the reverse lockout solenoid to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




4. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector (5).
5. Install the transmission mount.
6. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (Except 5L40 and 6L50))Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50) (Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50)).
7. Remove the transmission jack.
8. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - For Access) (Exhaust System Replacement (For Access))Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - Complete) (Exhaust System Replacement (Complete))Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - For Access) (Exhaust System Replacement (For Access))Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - Complete) (Exhaust System Replacement (Complete)).
9. Lower the vehicle.