Engagement Concern: No Reverse

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COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
202 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
No electrical concerns
302 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid
Incorrect level	Check transmission fluid level and adjust as necessary. Refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .
Condition	Carry out transmission fluid condition check. Refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Verify selector lever cable adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Incorrect Pressures
Line pressure, Line Pressure Control (LPC) pressure - low	Carry out Line Pressure Tests and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Check pressure at line pressure tap. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: Main control valve body Pump assembly Low/reverse clutch assembly Direct clutch assembly Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid D (SSD) and Shift Solenoid E (SSE) solenoids
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.
Multiplex valve, springs - stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low/reverse clutch valve, springs - stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct clutch valve, springs - stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly
Bolts out of torque specification	Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole	Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Components damaged	Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly
SSD solenoid stuck low	Inspect for damage. Install a new solenoid body as required. Refer to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY .
Low/reverse regulator valve stuck	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Seals, piston, springs - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Clearance check out of specification	Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
Friction elements - damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston, spring - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
SSB solenoid	Inspect for damage. Install a new solenoid body as required. Refer to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLY .
Direct clutch regulator valve	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Clearance check out of specification	Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
Friction elements - damaged, clearance check incorrect	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.