Engagement Concern: No Reverse

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO REVERSE SPECIFICATION

Possible Component	Reference/Action
202 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
No electrical concerns	Check for a low transmission fluid level, then continue to Hydraulic/Mechanical Routines.
302 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift linkage (internal/external)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . After servicing linkage, verify that the digital (TR) sensor is properly adjusted; refer to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
Improper Pressures
Low line pressure	Perform Line Pressure Tests and Stall Speed Tests; refer to DIAGNOSTICS . Refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART table for specification. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control valve body pump assembly reverse clutch assembly reverse apply tube and seal
Main Control Valve Body
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Gasket and separator plate-damaged, off location	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Manual control valve, springs-stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Pump Assembly
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole	Install a new pump assembly.
Components damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Reverse Clutch Assembly
Seals, Piston-damaged	Perform Air Pressure Test; refer to DIAGNOSTICS .
Seals, piston, springs damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Clearance out of specification	Inspect. Carry out clearance checks.
Friction Elements damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Reverse apply tube and seal leaking or incorrectly installed	Inspect. Install new components as necessary.
Low\Reverse Clutch
Seals, pistons, springs damaged.	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn, clearance incorrect.	Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.