I am ready to put this transmission back in the car. It is a low-mileage car but the clutch was stuck so I pulled the engine put a new clutch in and throw out the bearing. The linkage in the attached photo does not move very easily. It does move freely but it is kinda stiff.

I did grease all parts of this setup before putting it back on the car but I want to make sure this stiffness is normal.

Anyone with experience that can offer some guidance.

Thanks,

Craig