What Causes Severe Shaking When Reversing in a Manual Transmission Car?

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Whether it's a manual or automatic transmission, different gears have varying torque levels. The reverse gear has higher torque, which increases the engine's load, making it normal for the car to shake more than in other gears. However, excessive shaking is abnormal. Below are some related explanations: 1. When shifting into reverse, always fully depress the clutch to completely disconnect the engine's power output from the transmission. It is advisable not to shift into reverse too aggressively to avoid severe gear grinding. 2. Since the direction of power transmission needs to change when the vehicle is in reverse, always ensure the car is completely stopped before shifting into reverse.