Reverse Lockout Solenoid Replacement

Reverse Lockout Solenoid Replacement

Tools Required

J 41099 Gear Select/Reverse Lockout Solenoid Socket

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
4. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe to muffler bolts.
5. Tie off the mufflers to the underbody to support out of the way.
6. Remove the rear transverse spring.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness and brake pipe clip retainers from the rear suspension crossmember.
8. Position a transmission jack under the rear suspension crossmember and firmly secure the crossmember to the jack.
9. Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the rear suspension crossmember mounting nuts.

Important: Observe the clearance between the driveline and the driveline tunnel closeout panel.

10. Slowly lower the rear suspension crossmember, along with the attached driveline, approximately 4 cm (1.5 in).
(Lower the rear suspension crossmember and driveline for access to the reverse lockout solenoid.)




11. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector.




12. Using the J 41099, remove the reverse lockout solenoid.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Using the J 41099, install the reverse lockout solenoid.

Tighten the reverse lockout solenoid to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).




2. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector.




3. Slowly raise the rear suspension crossmember to seat to the vehicle frame rails.
4. Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, install NEW rear suspension crossmember mounting nuts.

Tighten the rear suspension crossmember mounting nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

5. Remove the transmission jack from the rear suspension crossmember.
6. Connect the wiring harness and brake pipe clip retainers to the rear suspension crossmember.
7. Install the rear transverse spring.
8. Remove the tie-off retainers from the muffler assemblies.
9. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe to muffler bolts.

Tighten the intermediate exhaust pipe to muffler bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

13. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming (Domestic and Japan) Transmitter Programming (Export - Including Canada) in Keyless Entry.