anthony 1

i have a 97 civic ex. and the problem that i am having is. when i go to put the car in any gear it hard to get into gear.. and once it is in gear it feels like i am in neutral but i am not. thats just how much play there is. what could be wrong? i think it could be the linkage and/or the shifter assembly..

slowpoke707

possible clutch or transmission

BryanM.

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Sometimes the spring pin retainer clip (#1 in diagram) gets loose and can bind the linkage when you try to shift.

Most likely the shifter bushings (#14 & 16) are shot or loose. Take a look at the linkage components and see whats going on.

anthony 1

the bushing #14&16 r good. i didnt take notice of #1. will have to take a look at it.

just went outside and started the car went to put the car in 1st and the pedal went stright to the floor and didnt come back up so i pump it for a lil while and then it started to work normal but it was still hard to put it in gear. but i was able to drive it around the block.

macson

If you're having pedal problems it's not going to be linkage related. Try bleeding your clutch system, check for any leaks. Could be a clutch issue as well.

Micha

Could be also your clutch master cylinder going out.

anthony 1

ya i just went and got some new fluid to change it and get any air that is in the line. but the play that iam having could it be the shifter assembly?

Micha

Could be your bushings.

anthony 1

just picked up a new shift linkage and shifter assembly going to install that this weekend and change all my fluids and then we will see how everything is working.