[necromancer]

I get some grind when shifting so I bought the shift fork pads and have the trans dang near ready to pull but as I was taking off my cables I noticed one of the cable end grommets that slips over the trans brackets is pratically gone. There is at least 1/2 inch of play there..would this make the gears grind??? 1 to 2nd is okay but I skip 3rd and shift right to fourth and going into 5th is alright. Its a 568 trans.

 

[tryingbe]

Without the bushings, you might not be pushing in the gear selector all the way. Could be the problem, easy way to test it is to put a bushing in there now.


May I suggest this when you are going to replace them all.

FWDPerformance.com

 

[NAJ]

Yes the snap grommets on the shifter cable are a common problem, you can replace the grommets with poly bushings or replace the cables.

 

[Sittn86]

Sounds like a bad synchro. I replaced my worn shifter bushings in my Duster. Downshifting to 4th from 5th still grinds unless I match the engine speed.

 

[necromancer]

Hmm.I either spend another 1/2hr putting the axles in and try it or spend another 45mins and pull the thing. Thanks for the info.

 

[necromancer]

Well I got it apart. The synchros look okay but shift fork gears have light burrs on them as well as some of the other gears. I dont know manuals very well..can these be cleaned up with a file or what?? The input gears look great. Also anyone know of a site where I can get a assembly procedure? I could probably do it without it but have something to reference is always nice!!
Next question. If I go with a 555 will the clutch and axles work? I know I will need another shifter and cables...what about the 523 or 520 trans??

 

[Sittn86]

What year 568 do you have? Why not change your profile to include your ride? The 523 will work, as long as they're both large spline or small spline.
This should help:

Donovan's Dodge Garage

turbo database, then transaxles

 

[necromancer]

I picked up a 523 but need HEAVY duty unit so may return it. I pm'd a fellow TD'er about a 555 setup so we'll see. I would like to find transaxle repair manual or its like. The car is GLH-S #711, BUILT T2 ((18psi)).

 

[comp]

I picked up a 523 but need HEAVY duty unit so may return it. I pm'd a fellow TD'er about a 555 setup so we'll see. I would like to find transaxle repair manual or its like. The car is GLH-S #711, BUILT T2 ((18psi)).

you mean a FSM ??