To remove the shifting forks from a VW 3-speed transmission, first, ensure the transmission is drained and disassembled to the point where you can access the shifting mechanism. Remove the retaining clips or bolts securing the forks to the shift rails, then gently slide the forks off the rails. Take care not to damage the rails or forks during removal, and keep track of any small parts for reassembly.
There are several things that can cause shifting problems in your 1989 Chevrolet Blazer transmission. The most common cause of shifting problems is a lack of transmission fluid. Broken shifting forks can also cause transmission shifting problems.
To fix shifter forks in a 1995 Ford F-150 with a 5-speed standard transmission, you will need to first remove the transmission from the vehicle. Once it's out, disassemble the transmission case to access the shifter forks. Inspect the forks for wear or damage, replace any faulty components, and ensure they are properly aligned before reassembling the transmission. Finally, reinstall the transmission back into the vehicle and test the shifting functionality.
The biggest problems of why a jeep wont go into third gear is either that the shifting fork for third gear is worn or bent or the sycronizer or gear itself is worn out and needs to be replaced. Once you take the top of the transmission off where the shifter is located you can see the whole transmission gears and inspect the shifting forks. A general rule of thumb is to make sure the transmission is in second gear before taking the top off. This will make it easy to take off and rerattach the top of the transmission cover and align the shifting forks.
The most common reason is worn shifting forks in the transmission. Check with your dealer to see if there is any provision for shifter adjustment.
No easy task...you need a mechanic.
You may have to remove the shifter and realign forks in the top of transmission--problem usually caused by wear
May have to remove shifter to align "forks" in transmission Boot and shifter should unbolt from interior or vehicle
If it is just the shifter, try to remove the bolts at the top of shifter (UNDER RUBBER BOOT) to realign shift forks and free transmission.
When one synchronizer is shifted into gear, the movement of the other shifter forks is blocked by the design of the transmission's internal mechanisms, specifically the synchronizer's engagement with the gear it is shifting into. This prevents multiple gears from being engaged simultaneously, ensuring smooth operation and preventing damage. The blocking is typically achieved through a combination of detents and interlocks within the transmission system.
The transmission forks are possibly bent or worn. If the forks are giving a problem then the transmission will have to be rebuilt or replaced.
Use automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
Loose parts of any kind in a manual transmission are not a good sign. I would be surprised if this tranmission wasn't "missing" any gears - so to speak. Pins in most manual transmissions hold the shifting forks to the shift rods and without the pin, shifting, at least to one set of gears, would be impossible. I hope that you get some help if you are going to rebuild/disassemble/reassemble your transmission. A complete parts-list and "blow up" diagram may be available at your local Ford dealer's service department.