Potential Causes:
1. Worn or damaged reverse idler gear: This is a small gear that is responsible for engaging the reverse gear. If it is worn or damaged, it may not be able to properly engage the reverse gear.
2. Misaligned reverse idler gear: If the reverse idler gear is not properly aligned, it may not be able to engage the reverse gear.
3. Bent or damaged reverse idler gear shaft: This is the shaft that the reverse idler gear rotates on. If it is bent or damaged, it may not be able to properly rotate the reverse idler gear.
4. Worn or damaged reverse idler gear bushing: This is a bushing that helps to support the reverse idler gear shaft. If it is worn or damaged, it may not be able to properly support the reverse idler gear shaft, which could cause the reverse idler gear to not engage properly.
Potential Solutions:
1. Replace the reverse idler gear.
2. Realign the reverse idler gear.
3. Replace the bent or damaged reverse idler gear shaft.
4. Replace the worn or damaged reverse idler gear bushing.
Problem 2: Sloppy lever hits knee
Potential Causes:
1. Worn or damaged shift linkage: The shift linkage is the mechanism that connects the shifter to the transmission. If it is worn or damaged, it may not be able to properly engage the gears, which could cause the lever to be sloppy and hit your knee.
2. Misadjusted shift linkage: If the shift linkage is not properly adjusted, it may not be able to properly engage the gears, which could cause the lever to be sloppy and hit your knee.
3. Bent or damaged shift lever: The shift lever is the part of the shifter that you move to change gears. If it is bent or damaged, it may not be able to properly engage the gears, which could cause the lever to be sloppy and hit your knee.
Potential Solutions:
1. Replace the worn or damaged shift linkage.
2. Adjust the shift linkage.
3. Replace the bent or damaged shift lever.
