Anytime I shift the transmission into gear and release the clutch, it grinds, what could it be?

2003 PONTIAC VIBE
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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ALLY492
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I was driving home and I shifted into first gear, turned right and then it just started this grinding sound and stopped going forward.
Oct 10, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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So, what happens is the CV axle has fallen out of the transmission, I would raise the front of the car and with a flashlight check to see if the CV axles are fully seated into the transmission differential.

Here is a guide that will help you raise the car up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

This video can help as well, it is a similar car, but you can see how to seat the axle.

https://youtu.be/zxEwcxS3JDk

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Oct 10, 2022 at 3:33 PM