Does my 1994 Toyota Corolla need a new clutch?

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I have a 1994 Toyota Corolla with manual transmission. In the past few days it has become very hard to get it into gear from a stopped position, I've had to actually slam the gearshift in place a few times. Once I'm on the road, it 'loosens up' and shifts as usual. The clutch still has the same amount of resistance and there are no new noises. I'm wondering if the clutch needs to be replaced or if it requires a simpler fix? Thanks for your help.
 
Its a simple clutch linkage issue. If it has a hydraulic clutch cylinder it may be low on fluid or the clutch cylinder may be leaking. Hard shifting into any gear means that the clutch fork / clutch release bearing isn't releasing the clutch pressure plate from the clutch disc.
 
Its a simple clutch linkage issue. If it has a hydraulic clutch cylinder it may be low on fluid or the clutch cylinder may be leaking. Hard shifting into any gear means that the clutch fork / clutch release bearing isn't releasing the clutch pressure plate from the clutch disc.
 
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