Clutch problem

156,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL
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After changing clutch truck stays in gear in neutral no reverse.
Mar 4, 2018 at 4:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Does the shifter move around in it neutral gate?
does the clutch pedal feel good? Will it release the clutch?
Can you shift gears with the engine off?

Roy
Mar 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM
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Yes to all those questions.
Mar 4, 2018 at 5:07 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It sounds like you did not line up the shifter correctly when you installed it. It has to be in neutral (all slots aligned straight across) when the stick is installed.
Mar 4, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, as Wrenchtech said, the shifter is out of sync with the shift rails.

remove the shifter again and use a screwdriver to align the three rails so the slots are all lined up in the middle. then install the shifter, bolt it down and then try it again.

Roy
Mar 4, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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Okay thanks. I will let you know what happens.
Mar 4, 2018 at 5:17 AM
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You are welcome, we will be here.

Roy
Mar 4, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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It fixed it for a minute does this mean I need a shifter kit?
Mar 4, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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If it came out again then you may have a shifter rail issue internally. the shift just moves back and forth, up and down.

Roy
Mar 4, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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Thanks for all your help.
Mar 4, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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you are welcome.

Roy
Mar 4, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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