2003 Dakota stiff manual transmission

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justaskit - 01 Sep 2005 04:58 GMT

Over the last couple of months, the gearbox has gotten progressively
stiffer and stiffer. At first it was only when cold, now it is difficult
to shift between any gears. This crewcab 4x4 with the 4.7L and 5-spd box
has about 65k miles. Has anyone dealt with this issue before? Any
suggestions?

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miles - 01 Sep 2005 05:05 GMT

> Over the last couple of months, the gearbox has gotten progressively
> stiffer and stiffer. At first it was only when cold, now it is difficult
> to shift between any gears. This crewcab 4x4 with the 4.7L and 5-spd box
> has about 65k miles. Has anyone dealt with this issue before? Any
> suggestions?

Change the gear oil and make sure its the right viscosity. When was it
last changed?

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justaskit - 01 Sep 2005 05:25 GMT

About 3 months ago. Shop swore it used the correct oil. I guess it's a
relatively cheap way to check the theory though.

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miles - 01 Sep 2005 05:45 GMT

> About 3 months ago. Shop swore it used the correct oil. I guess it's a
> relatively cheap way to check the theory though.

Check your owners manual. I took my car to a quick lube place and they
put what their computer told them too. Very difficult to shift when I
got it back. Just would not go into gear very easily. Took it back and
told them what to put in and it then shifted smooth.

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