Explorer 2001 5R55E no reverse after vb gasket change

[wrtrmike@aol.com]

I everyone.

I had an issue with 1st to 2nd shift and tracked this is a blown out vb gasket...
I ordered both vb to separator plate and separator plate to transmission as well as a new reverse servo gasket...
The repair seemed uneventful,but now no reverse...
I pulled reverse servo cover back off and it seems to moving freely by hand...
I'm at a standstill... I have limited transmission experience mostly changing fluid and filters but am hand with tools...

Any ideas anyone?

 

[transman304]

do your forward gears work?

 

[wrtrmike@aol.com]

I have not road tested it but low forward is working.
I should also mention that reverse goes forward rather than being like neutral.

 

[transman304]

sounds like you missed the manual valve groove. I think there are some pictures on the site that show the orientation of the valve and the detent.

Here you go http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=85331&stc=1&d=1438684779

 

[wrtrmike@aol.com]

I bet you are right tranman304. I do not recall specifically looking at this.
Is there a way to get it back in without dropping that valve body?

 

[transman304]

You can loosen all the bolts to let the VB drop enough to engage. Do NOT pry to get it to go!

 

[wrtrmike@aol.com]

That was it.

Transman304,
That was it... Thank you very much.

 

[transman304]

Your very welcome, glad it worked out for you. Great job!