The shift cables for cavaliers are a dealer only part and usually run from 150-180$
I made a call to local wreck yard, told me $45 and pull myself.
Rock auto has new for $37.00
The shift cable on an 01 Chevy Cavalier is replaced by removing the retaining screws, removing the cable from the shifter, and pulling it from the vehicle. A new cable can then be locked into place and bolted down.
This depends on your experience with similar tasks and the wear on the linkage.
It just pops off... Use a screwdriver to pry it off.
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.
The shift link cable could be broken, or the 1st/2nd shift fork, inside the transmission, could be damaged.
There is no cable, the speedo is run electronically.
The adjustment is on the shift cable that is connected on to the top of the transmission
go to the dealership & ask them , If they dont sell them . go to mopar they sell everything.
purchase a replacement cable and install it. its not reccomended to repair a broken cable
Remove the air intake box and look beneath the master cylinder and you will see the shift cable. unbolt it from the transmission using the appropriate socket and undo the shift cable. on the inside, remove the center console and undo the cable inside as well
At the "Y" in the cables at the rear of the car
The cable between the shift lever and the transmission may be bad.