Clutch just replaced. 2 wks. Later lose reverse. Pressure plate?. 89000 on car. Not running, locks into reverse. When running, put in reverse, let out clutch pop s out and grinds. Was

Asked by Snips67 Dec 10, 2015 at 11:57 AM about the 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Was told reverse gear gone.  Never had any
problems with this prior to clutch replaced.

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Clutch failures do not selectively pick on any one gear. No, you've got a new problem now. Check interlink in shift linkage as that was disturbed by removing the transmission unless the guy doing the clutch pulled the engine instead of the transaxle (like I usually do .... it's a lot easier). If the linkage is OK then you're looking to take the unit out and repair/rebuild the unit to fix reverse. WHO or WHOM told you reverse gear was "gone" as it makes at least a small difference. I trust no-one. Transmissions are voodoo to most people and some shops take advantage of that fear.

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