1998 Subaru Forester Shifter shudders violently

1998 SUBARU FORESTER
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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NLDAVE1134
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i have a 1998 Subaru Forrester. While starting from stop into the first gear or gearing down into first to come to a stop, my whole clutch (the shifter) shutters violently, and from under the vehicle you can hear a nocking or banging...only happens in first gear. If i hold the shifter very firmly i can reduce and almost eliminate the shuddering while driving, long enough to bring it to a garage i guess.
Apr 1, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Most likely an inboard CV joint
Apr 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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