What Causes a Manual Gear Shift Lever to Become Loose?

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Manual gear shift lever becomes loose due to wear of the plastic washer at the linkage joint between the shift lever and the transmission or loosening of the screws. Below are the solutions and precautions: Solutions: Disassemble the shift lever, replace the new plastic washer, and then tighten the screws. If it does not affect daily gear shifting, replacement may not be necessary. Precautions for Manual Gear Shifting: The clutch pedal should be quickly pressed to the bottom. After shifting gears, the clutch pedal should be lifted quickly at the beginning, then slowly when it reaches the semi-engaged state, and then quickly lifted until released. When shifting gears, it is important to master the timing of shifting. The clutch should be pressed all the way down in one motion, and the gear should be engaged in one step. It is also important to familiarize oneself with the gear positions and practice the feel.