easy by installing it
purchase a replacement cable and install it. its not reccomended to repair a broken cable
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To change the shift linkage in an 1998 automatic Chevy Cavalier the shift linkage needs to be removed from the transmission and pulled from the cabin. The job requires removing the floor console to access the cable. After doing the so the cable can be snaked from inside the cabin, the install is the reverse of the removal.
I have seen the shift cable rot and go bad under the drivers floor carpeting causing the shift cable to freeze up and not let you operate the shift selector.
The throttle cable and shift cable on a 1984 40 HP Mercury outboard engine is installed by raising the access panel and locating the appropriate connectors. Each cable is then attached to the engine to control its speed and gearing.
Front Floor Console Replacement Removal Procedure 1. Apply the park brake. 2. Remove the floor console bolts from the sides of the console. Adjust the front seats as required. 3. Shift the transaxle to 2. 4. Remove the screw from the shift handle. Remove the shift handle. 5. Pull the floor console rearward slightly. Disconnect the electrical connector at the front of the floor console. 6. Remove the floor console. 7. Remove the wiring harness. 8. Remove the HUD switch, if equipped. 9. Remove the traction control switch. 10. Remove the accessory power receptacles. 11. Remove the armrest and the hinge. Installation Procedure 1. Install the armrest and the hinge. 2. Install the accessory power receptacles. 3. Install the traction control switch. 4. Install the HUD switch, if equipped. 5. Install the wiring harness. 6. Position the floor console to the vehicle. 7. Connect the electrical connector at the front of the floor console. Slide the floor console toward the front of the car. 8. Install the shift handle. Install the shift handle screw. 9. Shift the transaxle to P. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice. 10. Install the floor console bolts. Adjust the front seats as required. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 11. Release the park brake.
This depends on your experience with similar tasks and the wear on the linkage.
There are 2 excellent write-ups on the procedures for replacing the shifter cable, one for floor shift and column shift each, at the Taurus Car Club site. See Related links below for more information.
It varies from one vehicle to the next but if you disconnect both ends and pull the old cable out, just install the new one in reverse order.
it can be done but is not easy. must install a man trans run linkage from steering column to floor and install stick shift.
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