Transmission shift problems-2007 LS 5spd

[pitsnipe]

Lately I have been having some issues with either my shifter/linkage or my transmission. The problem is mostly with the first three gears, though occasionally fourth acts up. When I go to put the shifter in gear especially when stopped sometimes it won't go into gear, and I have to engage the clutch two or three times to get it to go in gear. When moving I can most of the time feel two distinct "catches" when selecting a gear, other time it feels rough going into gear. Additionally, there is an occasional whine comming from what I believe is the transmission. It sounds a lot like a softer version of the sound that old 5spds made in reverse. Mileage is around 84500. Thank you for your time.

 

[YelloEye]

Check that the cables are attached to the transmission and that they are clipped into the shift cable mount.

 

[pitsnipe]

Thanks I will have to look into that when I work on the car this week. I just got a new control arm to replace my passenger side one.

 

[YelloEye]

That whine could be the transmission, have you changed the fluid?

 

[pitsnipe]

I haven't yet, the research I have done suggests that it is filled for life, which I'm assuming is 100,000 miles. I plan on changing it when I change my oil again, in the next couple of weeks.

 

[YelloEye]

"Lifetime" Lol I changed the fluid in my SS 3 times before I hit 90k.