1996 Toyota Tercel Grinds gears when shifting between 1st a

1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
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Transmission problem
1996 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 210k miles

When shifting gears, I sometimes have to physically strain myself to force the stick between first and second gear. sometimes the gears grind when shifting. Also, when i'm in fifth gear the stick vibrates and lurches back and forth when i apply and release the gas. At times, it has actually jumped out of gear when in fifth when i stomp on the gas.
Dec 1, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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Check oil in trans also check motor mounts. If all good then transaxle is not long for this world.
Dec 2, 2009 at 3:23 PM