My transmission might be going!, Its really hard to getting it into 5th gear....*CRAP* Options

[king_wsk]

My car was leaking a bunch of fluid when I got it back from the transmission shop to have my clutch installed. At first I thought it was engine oil, but after figured out it wasn't that, I just thought it was some extra oil or something (really didn't know).

Now I think it might have been transmission oil. My transmission is making some whining sounds and shifts are getting harder. Do they normally drain transmission fluid when replacing a clutch? I didn't think that was necessary. Should I just take it in for a transmission fluid flush?

It jsut started like 2 days ago, but when I go to put it in 5th, the shifter is really stiff and when I force it, it sorta catches, but as soon as I let go of the clutch, it starts to grab but then the shifter moves back to neutral. I was able to get it to catch a few times, but it whines like a mofo....

How can I check the fluid myself? What else could it be? Please help!

[domyz]

no, to access to the clutch, you have to remove the axles, and the 5sfe tranny, this one especially,
lose all tranny fluid when you remove the axles. this is a bitch, but it is very tough, i can confirm it to you, my 3sgte RC is not able to push her out;)