Genuine Buick Skylark Shift Cable

Buick Skylark Shift Cable Parts Questions & Answers

• Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable Assembly
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  Q: How to disconnect the negative battery cable and adjust the shift cable on 1981 and later Buick Skylark,Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix?

  A: To disconnect the negative battery cable, shift the transaxle into 1st gear. Then, raise the front of the car and support it on jackstands. Working under the car, loosen the shift cable attaching nuts at the transaxle levers. Move to the interior of the car and remove the console trim plate, sliding the shifter boot up the shifter. Install a yoke clip between the tower and carrier at the base of the shifter, and insert a 5/32 inch or number 22 drill bit into the alignment hole at the side of the shifter assembly. Rotate the transaxle lever and tighten the attaching nut to remove slack from the cable. Tighten the attaching nut on the transaxle, then remove the drill bit and clip from the shifter assembly. Reinstall the shifter boot and console trim plate, and reconnect the negative battery cable. After adjustment, lower the car to the ground and road test, checking for a good neutral gate feel during shifting. If necessary, finer adjustments can be made after road testing.
• Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable Assembly
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  Q: How to adjust Shift Cable in a Buick Skylark,Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix?

  A: To begin, place the shifter in the 1st gear position. Then, remove the shifter boot and retainer at the control assembly. Install two drill bits into the alignment holes in the control assembly to hold it in 1st gear. Next, attach both shift cables to the control assembly using the studs and pin retainers, ensuring they are routed correctly and operate smoothly. Move to the transaxle and shift it into 1st gear by pushing the rail selector shaft down until you feel the resistance of the inhibitor spring, then rotate the shift lever counterclockwise. Insert the stud on the cable into the shift lever's slotted hole and tighten the retaining nut. Repeat this step for the select lever. Remove the drill bits from the control assembly and road test the car, checking for smooth shifting and engagement of each gear. Fine-tune the adjustment if necessary after the road test.