What Causes the Inability to Disengage After Shifting into Reverse Gear?

[LilahAnn]

The inability to disengage after shifting into reverse gear may be caused by a loose shift lever adjustment screw or a damaged clutch pressure plate. Loose Shift Lever Adjustment Screw: At the rear of the transmission, there is a shift lever adjustment screw that connects the transmission shift lever to the gear-shifting mechanism inside the car via two rods, facilitating the adjustment of the shift lever position. If this screw becomes loose, the shift handle inside the car may still move, but the motion will not be transmitted to the transmission, making it impossible to disengage the gear. Damaged Clutch Pressure Plate Preventing Disengagement: The engine continuously supplies power to the wheels, causing the gears to tightly mesh and transmit power. Due to the significant meshing force, it becomes very difficult to disengage the gear.