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Genuine Pontiac Phoenix Shift Cable
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Pontiac Phoenix Shift Cable
The Pontiac Phoenix Shift Cable provides the exact connection between the console shifter and the transmission, allowing the driver to confidently select the gears. Early models were of a rigid rod style, but engineers quickly switched to a flexible Shift Cable that easily routed around engine components, reduced vibration, and kept cabin effort low. This steel-core, polymer-sheathed Shift Cable carries push or pull action from the floor lever to the manual lever on the gearbox in coordination with indicators that indicate PRNDL or the familiar H-pattern on stick versions. Over the years, two main styles served the Phoenix line, a single-cable setup for automatic units and a twin-cable design on front-drive manual cars, the latter providing separate paths for fore-aft and side-to-side lever movement so shifts feel tight and accurate. These updates meant Pontiac drivers had a more comfortable feel and more room for packaging inside the cockpit. When a Shift Cable stretches, breaks, or the end bushings wear, gear selection may become loose or impossible, and it will be time for replacement. Compared with exposed metal linkages, the sealed Shift Cable is resistant to road grime, requires only occasional lubrication, and allows interior designers to place the lever in space-saving consoles, all advantages that helped Pontiac keep Phoenix cabins roomy and modern.
Each OEM Pontiac Phoenix 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.
Pontiac Phoenix Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to adjust Shift Cable on 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.
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