When shifting the transmission into gear it acts like it is in neutral, the car does not Move?

Tiny
DONNIEH371
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  • 1995 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 1,780,000 MILES
I just bought a used transmission and put it in my car because the garage I took it to said the main rod in the transmission was broken. I put the used one in it, and it still hasn’t fixed my problem. I can put it into gear, and it acts like it’s neutral my friend did have it moving one time, but the tire was jerking he parked it and it hasn’t moved since.
Monday, April 8th, 2024 AT 7:13 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That sounds like a broken CV joint. Did you check to make sure they are fully installed into the transmission when you switch it?

Try this. Place the transmission in first gear (engine off) see if you can push the vehicle as if it is in neutral.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Monday, April 8th, 2024 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here is how to install the CV axle correctly which if the C clip is missing the CV axle will just fall out of the transmission like Joe said. Check the image below to see what I am talking about

NOTE: Replacement procedures for left and right driveshafts are the same.

1. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
2. Drain transaxle.
3. Raise locking tab on spindle nut, then remove nut.
4. Remove damper fork, then the cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
5. Install hex nut on ball joint. Ensure nut is flush with ball joint pin end, or threaded section of ball joint pin might be damaged by ball joint remover.
6. Separate ball joint and lower arm using ball joint remover tool No. 07MAC-SL00100, or equivalent. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
7. Pry driveshaft assembly with screwdriver to force set ring at driveshaft end past groove.
8. Pull on inboard joint and remove driveshaft from differential case or bearing support as an assembly. Do not pull on driveshaft, as inboard joint may come apart. Use care when prying out assembly and pull it straight to avoid damaging differential oil seal or intermediate shaft outer seal.
9. Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from front wheel hub using plastic hammer.
10. Reverse procedure to install.

Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 AT 6:49 PM

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