I have a 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3L 5spd. manual transmission 124,000km, I just installed a new clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing) and now it's hard to shift gears, it also grinds when I shift into reverse. I did change the fluid, because it was a little dark and bled the slave cylinder, no leaks in system. This problem only started after I installed the new clutch; any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

sounds like you have air in the line still,the same thing happed to me,the air gets trapped in the master cylinder,get ready because it can be hard to get out,but you before long.good luck