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2000 Subaru Legacy, 220xxx miles, 5MT (the original with the double roller bearing replaced at around 200k) Heeeelllloooo USMB! It's been awhile, I lost 3rd and reverse last night, that is, I know exactly where they are, they just don't work. Can't shift into 3rd at all, I can get into reverse, but the car doesn't move. When shifted into first, there's a rattling sound that comes and goes. Some background: This car is a hand-me-down from my parents. They had the double roller bearing at the back of the input shaft go bad and had that replaced about 20k miles ago. Since the repair they noticed that it was becoming more difficult to shift into reverse, no idea if the repair job and subsequent shifting problems are related. After a few months (not sure how many miles, but not more than about 5-10k) getting into reverse was not possible, even with double clutching or jogging the trans in another gear, unless the trans was shifted into third first, then it would pop right in. Last night there was a "clunk," the car stalled and upon restart, reverse was gone and third was inaccessible and when shifted into first, there's a rattling sound of something being kicked around by the spinning shaft. I'm thinking that a shift-fork broke and the piece is rattling around in there. I'm no automotive genius, but I'm not afraid of projects either. I've changed the double roller bearing before using the tutorial below posted by Gloyale several years ago, but I've never messed with the gear clusters. Question 1: Does this sound like a broken shift fork? Question 2: If so, can the fork be changed without having to readjust the front dif? Question 3: Is a press necessary, or can the hammer/PVC combo be used? Question 4: Any other pitfalls to look out for? As always, thanks! Will- Tutorial, http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/117820-easy-transmission-front-seal-replacement/