What is the reason why Jetta cannot engage reverse gear?
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The reason why Jetta cannot engage reverse gear may be due to loose gear linkage. Jetta models use a multi-link gear mechanism. If the nylon bushings on the linkage are severely worn, it can cause difficulty or inaccuracy in gear selection. Alternatively, it could be due to insufficient clutch free travel. As the clutch disc wears, the free travel gradually decreases, which may result in incomplete clutch disengagement. Reverse Gear: Reverse gear, fully known as the reverse driving gear, is one of the three standard gears in a car. It is labeled as "R" on the gear console and is designed to allow the vehicle to move backward, functioning as a special driving gear. Reverse Gear Principle: When the driver moves the gear lever to the reverse position, the reverse output gear inside the transmission engages with the output shaft, ultimately driving the wheels to rotate in reverse for backing up.