96 GMC Suburban 4x4, reverse pop out
KPKSN
08-24-2009, 11:48 AM
When I go in reverse under load in 2wd, trans pops out of gear. I have not tried it in 4wd. Under idle it backs fine. Forward gears, all is well. Any ideas?
ken_man_1
08-26-2009, 01:35 PM
When it "pops out of gear", what does it do? Does it slip out of gear, then go back into gear when rpm's go down - or does the gear shifter move - or ?
KPKSN
08-27-2009, 11:35 AM
It would pop out of gear and make a high pitched grind sound. I would, quickly, put it neutral and wait a few seconds for it to wind down. I found out it was simply a broken rear snap ring. The OEM equipment was thin. The replacement is much thicker. I had local guys tell me it was electrical, linkage, "sunshield gear" and the best of all, TOTAL REBUILD. The luck of the Irish and $190 later we have reverse. Thanks for your interest.
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