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5th is the only forward gear that is spring loaded (by the shift housing springs). Once in fifth, the tab on the shift lever rests against the tab on the top carrier plate. This prevents spring tension from forcing the shift shaft against the gear selector fork. Contact between the two may transmit vibration and noise to the shift lever. This is the play one is supposed to feel. 1-4 aren't spring loaded and thus are able to free-float similarly.
Sherwood
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