F 250 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1999)
Reverse Idler Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - M5OD Vehicle Will Not Go Into Reverse
Article No.
99-3-2
02/22/99
TRANSMISSION - M5OD - VEHICLE WILL NOT GO
INTO REVERSE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
11/1/1998
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-99 F-150, F-250 LD
ISSUE
Some vehicles may experience a no reverse gear condition. This may be due to breakage of the reverse gear.
ACTION
Install a revised countershaft reverse gear and revised reverse idler gear. The new gears are more robust and should reduce the possibility of breakage of
the reverse gear. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Refer to Section 308-03 of the appropriate model year Workshop Manual for the detailed removal
procedure.
2.
Remove the reverse idler gear (-7141-) and countershaft reverse gear (-7N040-). Refer to Steps 1 through 14 of the Disassembly Procedure in
Section 308-03 of the Workshop Manual for the detailed service procedure.
3.
Install new Countershaft Reverse Gear (-7N040-) and new Reverse Idler Gear (-7141-). Refer to Steps 30 through 49 of the Assembly Procedure
in Section 308-03 of the Workshop Manual for the detailed service procedure.
4.
Install the transmission into the vehicle. Refer to Section 308-03 of the Workshop Manual for the detailed installation procedure.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
XL3Z-7N040-AA
Countershaft Reverse Gear
XL3Z-7141-AA
Reverse Idler Gear
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
990302A
Install New Transmission
3.6 Hrs.
Gears
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
7141
01
OASIS CODES: 505000, 505200, 506000