Why does my gear grind in reverse?
Why does my gear grind in reverse? If the gears are grinding when you attempt to shift into reverse, it means that the transmission has not fully disengaged from the engine and its gears are still rotating. The forward gears should stop all shaft rotation in the transmission and allow a smooth engagement into reverse. Why does my first gear grind? Grinding gears is one of the most common signs of a transmission problem. It means that the clutch isn't completely disengaging from the engine while the gears are still rotation. If the problem isn't dealt with, it will likely...