Product Description
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Milwaukee Forward/Reverse Shuttle
Model Number: 45-24-2553
The Milwaukee 45-24-2553 Forward/Reverse Shuttle is a genuine OEM replacement part designed for the Milwaukee 2551-20 M12 FUEL SURGE 1/4 in. Hex Hydraulic Driver, Milwaukee's signature quiet impact driver that uses an internal hydraulic oil drive system to deliver fastener-driving power at significantly lower noise and vibration levels than conventional mechanical impact drivers. The forward/reverse shuttle is the sliding selector mechanism the operator pushes from one side of the tool to the other to select either forward (tightening) or reverse (loosening) rotation before pulling the trigger. The shuttle physically reroutes the electrical contacts inside the tool switch to reverse motor polarity and rotation direction, and it provides the tactile detent action that confirms the operator has selected the correct direction before applying driving torque. On a SURGE hydraulic driver, the shuttle action is especially important because the operator often uses the tool in interior finish work, residential applications, and quiet jobsite environments where pausing to verify direction visually is impractical.
A worn, cracked, broken, sticking, or seized forward/reverse shuttle prevents the operator from changing rotation direction reliably, causes the tool to switch direction unexpectedly during use, or locks the tool into a single rotational direction. These symptoms make the driver unsafe and unreliable for daily work where the operator must repeatedly switch between tightening and backing out fasteners. Replacing the shuttle with this OEM service part restores correct directional selection and reliable detent action. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee 2551-20 service parts diagram before ordering, since Milwaukee uses several different forward/reverse shuttle part numbers across their impact tool lineup (including 45-24-0022 for the 2767-20 HTIW, plus 45-24-0130, 45-24-0570, 45-24-1021, and 45-24-2657 for other Milwaukee impact wrench platforms) and the 45-24-2553 is specific to the 2551-20 M12 FUEL SURGE platform. The companion Milwaukee 42-92-0056 Gear Case Cover serves the same 2551-20 SURGE platform and is often serviced at the same time during a full tool refresh. Verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering to confirm correct fitment.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement, direct factory part for the 45-24-2553 reference
- Designed for the Milwaukee 2551-20 M12 FUEL SURGE 1/4 in. Hex Hydraulic Driver
- Sliding selector mechanism for forward and reverse rotation
- Physically reroutes switch contacts to reverse motor polarity and rotation direction
- Provides tactile detent action confirming direction selection before triggering
- Critical control for safe and reliable hydraulic driver operation
- Companion service part: Milwaukee 42-92-0056 Gear Case Cover, sold separately for the same 2551-20 platform
- Manufactured to Milwaukee factory tolerances and material specifications
- Direct-fit replacement, no modification required for installation
- Restores correct directional selection after wear, cracking, breakage, sticking, or seizure
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 45-24-2553
- Official Description: Forward/Reverse Shuttle
- Component Type: Hydraulic Driver Directional Selector Slider
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee 2551-20 M12 FUEL SURGE 1/4 in. Hex Hydraulic Driver
- Companion Service Part: Milwaukee 42-92-0056 Gear Case Cover (same 2551-20 platform, sold separately)
- Item Weight: 0.01 lb
- Quantity: Sold individually, 1 shuttle per order
- Part Type: OEM Service Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 45-24-2553 Forward/Reverse Shuttle
- Note: Milwaukee uses several different forward/reverse shuttle part numbers across their impact tool lineup. This part (45-24-2553) is NOT interchangeable with the 45-24-0022 (for 2767-20 HTIW) or the 45-24-0130, 45-24-0570, 45-24-1021, and 45-24-2657 shuttles, which serve different Milwaukee impact platforms
- Note: Verify your tool's catalog number (2551-20) and serial number against the official Milwaukee parts diagram before ordering
