Diagnostic Routine 202/302 - Engagement Concern: No Reverse

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO REVERSE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
202 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
No electrical concerns	If DTC P1700 is present, 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 SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT . After adjusting linkage, verify that the digital (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Incorrect Pressures
Low line pressure, low EPC pressure	Carry out Line Pressure Tests and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Check pressure at line and EPC taps. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART . If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control valve body pump assembly reverse clutch assembly reverse apply tube and seal, N-R accumulator assembly
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 as required.
Manual Control Valve, Springs - stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Gaskets - damaged	Inspect for damage and install new as required.
Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole	Install a new pump assembly.
Components - damaged	Inspect for damage and install new as required.
Reverse Clutch Assembly
	Carry out Air Pressure Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES .
Seals, Piston, Springs - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Clearance check out of specification	Inspect. Carry out clearance checks.
Friction Elements - damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Reverse Apply Tube and Seal - leaking or incorrectly installed	Inspect. Repair as required.
N-R Accumulator Assembly
Seals, Piston - damaged, leaking	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Shaft or Bore - damaged, leaking	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.