Cannot shift into reverse all other gears work fine

Tiny
BRIAN ROGERS
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  • 2001 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.7L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 147,000 MILES
I just change the pressure plate, throw bearing, clutch disk. The clutch was completely toast when it went out I had no reverse first then I was doing like twenty mph at 4000 to 5000 rpm. Replaced all now the reverse still will not work. Any ideas?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 AT 10:05 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Check the shift linkage to be sure it is selecting reverse when you shift it. If the linkage is okay the problem would have to be inside the transmission. Either the reverse shift fork, lockout or the idler gear.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 AT 3:07 AM
Tiny
BRIAN ROGERS
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Thanks Steve W. Appreciate you help and quick response. I checked the linkage its moving in sync, with the shifter inside the car but not allowing the shifter to achieve the reverse position. Is the shift fork lockout and idler gear accessible under the plate where shifter linkage is mounted on top of the transmission housing.
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Thursday, February 9th, 2017 AT 6:36 AM
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STEVE W.
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The transmission would have to come apart to get to them.
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Thursday, February 9th, 2017 AT 7:03 AM

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