2003 Cadillac CTS Grinding into 4th gear

2003 CADILLAC CTS
129,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JPARKS1966
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My 2003 Cadillac CTS with 5 speed manual has just started grinding when shifting into 4th gear. It doesn't do it into any other gear. If you leave the clutch depressed for a second or two, it shifts into 4th smoothly. Is this a linkage problem? What should I do about it. I topped off the clutch fluid, with no effect.
Jul 17, 2008 at 8:42 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Syncronizer on 4th gear worn not allowing smooth rapid shift.
Jul 17, 2008 at 8:51 AM
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