The clutch pedal travel is incorrect.

1. Check for a clutch pedal restriction.
2. Remove any restrictions from the clutch pedal.
3. Ensure that the driver is fully depressing the clutch.

Air is in the clutch hydraulic system.

Bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system.

Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding in Clutch.

The transmission shift linkage is out of adjustment.

Inspect the transmission shift linkage and adjust the shift linkage if necessary.

Refer to Shift Linkage Adjustment .

The transmission shift control is binding or damaged.

1. Remove the transmission shift control.
2. Inspect the transmission shift control and replace if necessary.

Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .

The transmission contains the incorrect type of transmission fluid.

Drain the transmission fluid, then fill the transmission with the correct type of fluid.

Refer to Transmission Oil Drain and Fill .

The clutch pressure plate and/or clutch driven plate are defective.

1. Inspect the clutch pressure plate and clutch driven plate.
2. Replace the clutch pressure plate and/or the clutch driven plate, if necessary.

Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate in Clutch.

The transmission shift rail is binding.

1. Remove the transmission.

Refer to Transmission Replacement .

2. Disassemble and inspect the transmission.
3. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.

Refer to the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

There is an internal bind in the transmission, caused by the shift forks, selector plates, or synchronizers.

1. Remove the transmission.

Refer to Transmission Replacement .

2. Disassemble and inspect the transmission for the following:

•	Worn shift bores

•	A worn shift rail

•	Worn shift rail bushings

Refer to Transmission Disassemble in the Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.