Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair
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 (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Battery
Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals) .
3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair) .
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. Refer to Rear Transverse Spring Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Spring (
Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension Leaf 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 (11/2 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.
