Transmission shift cable removal

AKROEKER

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1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
3.1L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
212,000 MILES

The cable that goes from the gear shifter inside the car to the transmission broke. Called every parts store in the area and a replacement part can't be ordered through them. The salvage yard had one that might match but I need to know how to take the whole cable off without damaging it at all so I can put it on my car. Any help would be appreciated! Car listed above is the Supreme SL model.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
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Hi,

Because of the model year, I have very little info. However, I did find this information for cable replacement. Take a look through it and see if it helps. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI
Shift Control Cable
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Shift Linkage Shift Cable Service and Repair Procedures Transmission/Transaxle 4T40-E On-Vehicle Service Shift Control Cable
SHIFT CONTROL CABLE

Pics 1, 2, 3

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Cable at transaxle selector lever.
3. Cable at transaxle cable bracket.
4. Center console. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
5. Cable at shin control assembly.
6. Cable grommet at cowl.
7. Cable from vehicle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Cable through cowl and carpet.
2. Cable grommet and bolts in cowl.

Tighten
- Grommet bolts to 2 Nm (17 lb in).

3. Cable at shift control assembly.
4. Center control. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
5. Cable at transaxle cable brackets.
6. Cable at transaxle selector lever.
7. Negative battery cable.
8. Adjust cable.

ADJUST
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
- NEUTRAL can be found by rotating the selector shaft clockwise from PARK through REVERSE to NEUTRAL.
2. Place shift control assembly in NEUTRAL.
3. Pull cable locking clip fully upward.
4. Push tab on cable adjuster to adjust cable in cable mounting bracket.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

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