Moving transmission for clutch installations - 1997 Mazda Protege

if the tail shaft spins , but dose not move points to broken axle, other wise transmission or clutch fault.

I presume it has an automatic transmission? If so here are a few possibilities. Low automatic transmission fluid. Easy to check. Bad clutches in the automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions have clutch packs in them that wear out. If it is a high mileage car this is more likely. Why does it move more after it has sat for a while? The automatic transmission fluid has had time to cool, is more viscous and provides more friction to the clutch packs. If it is clutch packs, the transmission will need to be rebuilt.

It's a manual transmission, then? If it is, your clutch is not working. You need to check at the transmission's bell housing to see if the clutch pedal being depressed causes the clutch fork to move-either forward or backward, it should move about an inch with the pedal pushed to the floor.. The clutch pedal will either be cable operated, or it will be a hydraulic clutch with a clutch master cylinder on the firewall, and a steel tube going down to the bell housing, where a small "slave cylinder" operates the clutch fork.

If you see the clutch fork move a fair amount, at least an inch, then you probably need a new clutch disc and pressure plate. A clutch job means removing the transmission to replace the clutch.

If the clutch fork does not move, either the cable has too much slack-for cable operated clutches, or the hydraulic unit has a problem-for hydraulic operated clutches. One of your hydraulic cylinders may be bad, either the clutch master cylinder or the slave cylinder.

part of a clutch job is removing the gearlever make sure the lever is secured properly and selects the gear correctly.
Orherwise your symptoms sound like a collapsed pressure plate or broken release bearing either defective part or something done wrong during installation of clutch

First, are you certain that you installed the clutch and throw-out bearing correctly? This may take some trial and error - if you replaced the clutch, you know your way around the transmission. The shifter should have two rods/levers going to two attaching points on the transmission. Disconnect these linkage rods from the transmission. Manually move the connecting points and test by "bumping" the starter until you're sure the transmission is in Neutral. Verify that the stick shift in in the Neutral position, and re-connect the linkage rods. If all goes well, you should now be able to move the shifter through the gears. Good luck

Hello, Who installed the clutch"? Were there a new pressure plate installed? Were there a new throw out bearing installed. Does this 1991 Peugeot 405 have hydraulic or mechanical clutch linkage?
There a couple of reason why the Peugeot wont move and engine is running and the transmission is in gear.

1.. Pressure plate is installed backwards.--Remove transmission and reinstall pressure plate in the correct orientation to the clutch. There is two ways to install it, but one way correctly.

2. Adjustment for the clutch linkage from the pedal in the driver compartment is adjusted to tight and not releasing the clutch to where the clutch pressure is on the pressure plate.



I hope this helps. GB....stewbison

You either put the clutch plate in backwards - easy to do when you're starting out -
or you have got one heck of a bad oil leak draining into the clutch area.
One last thing you must be sure there is no tension on the clutch linkage at the transmission end. Check for slack at the clutch peddle -and also at the fork going into the transmission. I am voting you put the clutch plate in backwards - it is printed on the metal and if you do not remember seeing it - you put it in backwards most likely.

make a clutch alighnment tool with a whittled down broom handle

dont listen to them, easiest way is: remove air intake box(3 nuts)
remove nuts surrounding the outer gearbox(about 6) and then remove the gearbox mounts
lower the gearbox and move slightly to the drivers-side. best to put a block or jack under it. then take the fly-wheel off(marking where it sits against the clutch kit)
and then pull the clutch plate off, making sure all fingers are not bent. i picked up a full clutch kit 2nd hand for 25$

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Intake manifold bracket upper bolts Clutch release cylinder and move it aside, if equipped Intake manifold bracket lower bolts and remove the bracket Starter from the clutch, manual transmissions only Starter from the torque converter, automatic transmissions only Starter electrical connectors Move the transmission wire harness aside Starter
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the starter
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Starter to the engine well Starter electrical connectors Lower intake manifold bracket and install the upper bolts Starter into position. When aligned properly torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Torque the intake manifold bracket bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Properly position the clutch release cylinder, if equipped. Torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Torque the intake manifold bracket upper bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Negative battery cable