1. i changed the throwout bearing and when i 'shift' the shift fork to move the t/o bearing up, it wiggles a little halfway through the shift, then seems to lock in place at the end. is this a big deal or is it alright if its stiff when completely shifted?


2. when would be a good time to start the car to see if everything is right? do i have to reasemble EVERYTHING to safely start it or can i just bolt the transmission on?

EDIT: 3. all i did was remove the slave cylinder. i never opened up any lines. is it still necessary that i bleed the clutch line?

 

You should grease the input shaft on the transmission. It will help. If it has any rough spots where the TB slides, clean those up with 200grit sandpaper first to remove any burrs, then grease it, then reassemble it. That will guarantee smooth, quiet operation of the clutch.

FYI: The clutch fork and shift fork are totally different parts, but I understand what you meant. Others might not.