1998 Dodge dakota 4 cyl. manual trans.

transmission has to be removed to in stall a new throw out bearing but sounds like the clutch is not releasing if grinding to shift is pedal solid or spongy

your hydraulic clutch cylinder needs addressed, low fluid, or bad cylinder. these problem seem to surface during winter. hope this works for you

Take it back

Did you not test it out--- before paying
& driving off?

Maybe the trans has some internal wear,
from the previous owners habits

clutch fork not on the throwout bearing properly, or off the ball stud

Hello James,
I am puzzled as to why you would just want to change the throwout bearing and not the whole clutch assembly. It's the same amount of work.
The answer to your question would be ,you would have to remove the drive shaft, then the transmission, then the throwout bearing ,then the preasure plate and clutch. If you decide to go all the way, you should resurface your flywheel. This is an easier job with rear wheel vehicles then front wheel drive. Please let me know how you made out,GOOD LUCK.

Hope this helps you ??

check the fluid level on the firewall.
sounds like you need a new setup.
the little master cylinder and the fluid lines and the unit on the transmission are all one piece.
can get it at most auto parts stores.

wii involve pulling out trans.
check the clutch assy. at same time.

it could be a couple of things. Your throw-out bearing, which does the actual shifting when you shift the gears. the other is the clutch is worn not allowing the throwout bearing to fully engage. When you replace one it is best to replace both because the transmission has to be removed to replace either.
check the fluid level in the transmission and check underneath for any leaks as well.

It sounds like the pilot bearing that is pressed into the crankshafts end was not installed properly or not replaced.

Have you checked the "clutch safety switch"? It should be at the base of the clutch pedal, or mounted on the trans by the slave cyl. (If it's a hydraulic clutch)