2010 weak in reverse - clutch issue?

[YJ]

Hi all.

I have an early model 2010 dozer with RHL transmission. It is strong pushing dirt in forward gears, but is very weak when in reverse, to the point where it can't even drag the blade to level the ground. It feels like the clutch tries to engage momentarily, but then let's go and the crawler just stops moving. It can't go up the 10-15 degree hill in reverse either.

Has any body experienced similar issue in the past and was able to fix it?

[jtrichard]

yes i had to rebuild the HLR clutch packs ... you might check the (HLR/floor) shift lever adjustment and then do the pressure checks as per the book .... the only other time i had reverse problem the reverse idler/ counter shaft twisted in two but then it wont move at all in reverse

[YJ]

Thanks, jtrichard. If the pressure checks and floor shift are within limits, are you talking about the left and right steering clutch packs that you had to rebuild?

[jtrichard]

NO... you have to pull the engine and rebuild the main trans that is the HLR ...right between/under your feet