A manual transmission is difficult to shift or get into gear, especially reverse. Technician A says that the clutch may not be fully releasing. Technician B says that too much clutch pedal freeplay could be the cause. Which technician is correct?

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Both technicians A and B are correct because if the clutch is not fully releasing or there is too much clutch pedal freeplay, it can make a manual transmission difficult to shift or get into gear, including reverse.

A Manual Transmission Is Difficult to Shift or Get into Gear