Before you repair the transmission, check the clutch system and the shifting controls for proper operation. Ensure that the problem is inside the transmission prior to removing the transmission.

Run the engine at a normal idle with the transmission in neutral and the clutch disengaged. Shift the transmission into reverse and check for a grinding noise. If you hear a grinding noise, check the clutch system and clutch controls for damage or wear. Refer to Clutch Rattle in Clutch.

If you cannot shift the transmission, perform the following steps:

1. Inspect the transmission for the following conditions:

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Dirt

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Wear

•	Damage to the shift cables

•	Damage to the mounting brackets

•	Damage to the shift cable linkage

2. Ensure that the shift cable is properly adjusted.

If the clutch system and transmission shifting controls are operational, refer to Transmission Jumps Out of Gear .