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Genuine Buick Skylark Shift Cable
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Buick Skylark Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 22650829$71.49 MSRP: $81.60You Save: $10.11 (13%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Buick Skylark Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable
Part Number: 14093376$67.12 MSRP: $135.35You Save: $68.23 (51%)Buick Skylark Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable
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Buick Skylark Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Assembly
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Buick Skylark Shift Cable
The Buick Skylark Shift Cable connects the cabin shifter to the transmission manual lever/shift rails so that the driver can select gears with confidence. The early Skylark models applied rigid linkage rods for column or floor selectors. As the first GM car interiors adopted compact console designs, the Skylark Shift Cable became the preferred mechanism. It consists of a flexible steel core inside a lubricated sheath, which allows the flexible transmission of motion around bends. The Shift Cable responds to the driver moving the lever by pushing or pulling the transmission's manual arm. As a result, this mechanism selects Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive ranges without play that older metal rods could develop. Later front-wheel-drive versions of the Buick gained transaxles that placed the gearbox farther from the cockpit. Also, the lengthy routing was handled more efficiently through a dual Shift Cable setup. One cable is for selecting the required gear and the other for locking the detent. While Skylarks are robustly designed, the Shift Cable on any of them can stretch, fray, or break to cause harsh shifts or failure to enter gear. This requires replacement for a crisp feel and proper safety interlocks. Timely attention prevents additional stress on the transmission and keeps your Buick driving as intended.
Each OEM Buick Skylark Shift Cable we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Buick Skylark Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to disconnect the negative battery cable and adjust the shift cable on 1981 and later Buick Skylark?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.
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