Land Rover Transmissions

FREELANDER JF506E 5spd Transmission

Complaint:
Slipping, shudder or no reverse gear.

Cause:
We have seen the reverse piston in the transmission crack.

Correction:
As they appear to be more commonly failing in recent times, there is aftermarket pistons available. Good news is they have been upgraded to last a bit more then the stock type.

Result: Once the updated pistons are installed, you shouldn’t have any relevant complaints.

Note: We have come across other causes as to why reverse gear is failing as well. As the piston is a common cause we have seen solenoids, valve body, wiring harness give a similar complaint. We will need to inspect and diagnose the vehicle on a job by job basis.