Trouble shifting into 2nd

[GG221]

I am having lots of trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd or from neutral to 2nd. Almost feels like the shift lever is stuck when I try to shift. It is fine shifting throughout the rest of the gear range, and fine when shifting down into 2nd from 3rd. I am using rotella T4 15-40. Could it be a mechanical issue or maybe just oil related. Maybe I can add some ATF to see if it helps?

 

[gasgasman]

I would pull the outer clutch side cover off and look at the shift scorpion.
They can develop a sharp edge that would hamper shifting.

 

[Doc Brown]

I would pull the outer clutch side cover off and look at the shift scorpion.
They can develop a sharp edge that would hamper shifting.

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Are you talking about the star shaped part? I have no clue what is meant with "scorpion"...

 

[gasgasman]

Yes.
Should be obvious when you look at it while shifting.

 

[GG221]

Ok I will check it out. Are you referring to part 22/22A ?
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...asdb&a=55&b=10&c=0&d=2018 XC 300 TRANSMISSION

 

[gasgasman]

Part 22 is the sprocket.
The scorpion is attached to the shift shaft.
Will be on the right side, below the clutch basket.

 

[cbutler]

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...asdb&a=55&b=10&c=0&d=2018 XC 300 TRANSMISSION

Part #16

 

[GG221]

I took what I thought was the clutch cover off and do not see what everyone is talking about. Obviously I have taken off the wrong cover, I am looking at the clutch plates. Where do I need to be looking? Am I going to need to do a lot of disassembly before I?m able to pull the correct cover off?

 

[gasgasman]

The entire cover has to come off.
Drain the coolant.
Arrange the bolts as you remove them. Different lengths.
Leave the water pump and kick start gears intact.

 

[gasgasman]

Workshop manual.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i93vw77r9kuszxs/gasgas%20workshop%20manual.pdf?dl=0