clutch fork install question

[SmokeytheFox]

In the process of installing my t5 back on my engine. When i put the bellhousing on the engine the clutch fork fell off the pivot stud. I slipped it back on but as im stabbing the trans in it keeps falling off. How exactly is the fork suppose to sit on the stud ? Is it suppose snap onto the stud or the fingers just lay on it ? Been dealing with this the past few days and its starting to be a pita

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

In the process of installing my t5 back on my engine. When i put the bellhousing on the engine the clutch fork fell off the pivot stud. I slipped it back on but as im stabbing the trans in it keeps falling off. How exactly is the fork suppose to sit on the stud ? Is it suppose snap onto the stud or the fingers just lay on it ? Been dealing with this the past few days and its starting to be a pita

Stop “ stabbing” it. “Install” it instead.

 

[Black1987]

In the process of installing my t5 back on my engine. When i put the bellhousing on the engine the clutch fork fell off the pivot stud. I slipped it back on but as im stabbing the trans in it keeps falling off. How exactly is the fork suppose to sit on the stud ? Is it suppose snap onto the stud or the fingers just lay on it ? Been dealing with this the past few days and its starting to be a pita

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Are you reusing the clutch fork or did you buy a new one?

Retaining clips may be shot

 

[Mstng93SSP]

It should clip onto the ball fairly tightly. If it doesn't, the retaining clip is likely worn out. Any clutch job I do with a car that has a lot of miles on the original clutch fork I just put a new clutch fork on.