how to fix shifter cable

Eddie97gt · Jul 24, 2007

I cant take my car out of Drive, I believe the shifter cable came loose or broke. How would I go about fixing this?

quickstang_1994 · Jul 24, 2007

Just replace it.

Eddie97gt · Jul 24, 2007

But I need to know how to do it so I can do it.

quickstang_1994 · Jul 24, 2007

oh, jack up the car and disconnect it from the trans then from the top(shifter) and replace but make sure not to let the exhaust touch it. It really simple. but you may have to drill out some rivits.

Eddie97gt · Jul 25, 2007

Why cant the exhaust touch it?

quickstang_1994 · Jul 25, 2007

It will heat up and brake or just burn.

St33da · Jul 25, 2007

REMOVAL

1. Place transmission range selector lever in DRIVE. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove transmission shift cable and bracket retaining bolts from shifter mounted bracket. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever ball stud.
3. Remove transmission shift cable and bracket retaining bolts from transmission mounted bracket.
4. Remove transmission shift cable retaining nut from transmission manual control lever and remove shift cable.

INSTALLATION

1. Install shift cable to shifter mounted bracket. Tighten screws to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.). Connect shift cable and bracket to transmission range selector lever ball stud.
2. Install shift cable mounted bracket to transmission. Tighten nuts to25-34 Nm (19-25 ft. lbs.).
3. Place the transmission manual control lever in DRIVE as described in Adjustments. Apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the transmission range selector lever, which should be in DRIVE.
4. Connect shift cable and bracket to transmission manual control lever. Tighten retaining nut to17-23 Nm (13-16 ft. lbs.) as described in Adjustments.
5. Check for proper shifter operation.