i have just bought a 89 toyota pickup 4x4 3.0 v6 5 speed manual the guy i got it from said one day all of the sudden it would not come out of reverse i took off the gear shifter and no problem with ne thing n there so i have the truck ready to take the transmission out now and was hoping to get some advice for where to look once i get it out or any tips for takin it out???

 

I have the same problem.....Im sure its the shift fork for 5/reverse, at least for my situation.

 

Hello. I was wondering, since you posted a few years ago, did it end up being the shift fork? My 89 5spd, 4wd p.u. was running fine. Then it stopped liking to shift while running. Then I parked it and left it in reverse on my inclined driveway (so it couldn't go AWOL) and now it won't shift out of reverse. I thought it was a possible hydraulic problem so I replaced the M.Cylinder and slave, but nada. Also and btw, the clutch pedal won't return. Just stays on the floor til I pick it up with my fingers. Pooor sad truck needs love. But first I have to get it ready for the tow-truck. Which means OUT OF REVERSE Help!

 

Unbolt the rear driveshaft. Put the driveshaft in the bed, put the nuts and bolts in the glove compartment. Off you go.

 

Uh, Block wheels first, and make sure that the service brakes are working.

 

Oh yeah, I blocked it up when I was working on the M and S cylinders. Thanks, guys. I was trying to think of what I could winch the thing to to get the weight off the gears and it was headed to sketchville. thanks again

 

Did any of you figure out what the issue is, because my 94 has done the same thing!