How to Fix Your Chevy Cavalier's Shift Cable Bushing

 

How many miles do you have on your shift cable bushing? If it's still intact and holding up, you're in the minority! But even if it's been replaced already, the chances are that it will wear out again sometime in the future. Instead of spending another few hundred dollars for another new shift cable bushing repair kit, why not just replace the bushings yourself? It takes just about half an hour, and your parts cost about $10 total! Here's how to fix your Chevy Cavalier's shift cable bushing.

Shop For New Chevy Parts
Take a look around your local junkyard, and you'll find all sorts of salvageable parts. Most junkyards will let you peruse their selection of chevy cavalier shift cable parts on your own, or they might even offer full-service auto repair on Chevy cars. You can choose how involved you want to get in recovering Chevy cavalier shift cable replacement parts for your car!

Remove & Replace the Old Shift Cable Bushings
In some cases, it's possible to replace or fix an old bushing without replacing your entire shift cable. Remove and replace your old bushing using a pair of needle-nose pliers. Make sure you buy a Chevrolet Cavalier Shift Cable Bushing Repair Kit first; if you need help, contact a mechanic who specializes in helping DIYers with repairs. It's better to get another type of repair kit than to try and create one on your own. If you go about things incorrectly, you can damage more than just your bushing, so be careful. Talk to professionals before going through with any car repair project—there's likely something they can teach you that will save time (and money).

Install the new shift cable bushings in your car
Use two open-ended wrenches of equal size and remove your Chevy's old shift cable bushings. You'll need a Chevrolet Cavalier shift cable bushing repair kit to install your new shift cable bushings. If you don't have one, look for one at an auto parts store or order it online:

1.)You must insert each end of your new shift cable bushing into its position on both sides of your car.

2.)You'll use a hammer and your wrenches to crush them with even pressure until they fit snugly.

3.)Tighten down any bolts holding down electrical cables connected directly to other parts of your transmission; remember to check for loose bolts after installation!

Test Drive the Car
Make sure you're buying a car that's in good condition. Before you make your final decision, take a test drive. Start it up, put it in reverse and pull out of the parking lot. Make a right turn at the next corner, then park and check underneath for leaks or fluid stains. Are there large blotches of rust? Are all four tires balanced and properly inflated? Test drive again; if it sounds like something might be rattling or grinding somewhere, go back inside to discuss it with them (you don't want to be stuck with an expensive repair bill because you were hasty). The Chevrolet Cavalier Shift Cable Bushing Repair Kit should help keep your gear shift from failing too soon.