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Problem Shifting in to 5th

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rstray

15+ Year Contributor
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May 11, 2005
Germantown, Wisconsin
Hey guys...so ive been having a very hard time shifting into 5th and reverse. Every other gear shifts smooth. I mean i can shift into both 5th and reverse but its very stiff, and feels like its hanging up on the shifter plate...(if thats what you want to call it) In order for me to shift into either gear i have to push the shift knob very hard to the right and very hard either up or down. Is there any adjustment for this???
 
Also, my cluctch kinds feels soft?? Along with the brake pedal....Any ideas????
I thought about bleeding the brake system and then the slave cylinder....but im not exactly sure how to do either task. Let me know if you have any ideas or can point me in the right direction.
 
There should be some adjustment in the cable ends at the shifter base. Just pull the console out and you will see where the cable ends can be loosened and tightened.

You might also want to pull the side cover off of the tranny and check the large 36mm nut to make sure it hasnt come loose. Here is the link for instructions on this procedure.
 
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