Has anyone experienced this in a 3.0l w/5 speed trans? If I'm in 5th and go to downshift to 4th, I have to gingerly 'feel' my way to 4th. From there it's due north for 3rd, but it still feels like I'm guiding it, it's not just going there.

I move toward reverse, wiggle it around a little, then it seems OK until I get up to 5th, then the problem shows up again. I only have 46k miles on it, and while I drive somewhat aggressively, I am very sympathetic to my mechanicals (Power shift into 5th? Never!).

Looking at my Bentley manual, I see some bushings and circlips, and I also see some stuff about removing the exhaust. So... before I start getting crazy, are there any quick and dirty things I should check?

Or, is this a sign from above that it's time to get a short-shifter kit?