OEM 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Shift Cable

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the shift cable on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: The vehicle needs lifting support before starting replacement work on the Shift Cable. Move the floor shift control to neutral position only if you need to substitute a broken cable while ensuring both floor shift and transmission systems remain in neutral position. Before installing new catalytic converters one should remove all existing units (Start with Left Side Versions: 6.0L 6.2L 7.0L Combine It With Right Side Versions: 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L). When removing the driveline tunnel closeout panel users need to be cautious not to cause damage to the shift control cable because it is linked with rigid rod end guide tubes. To correctly replace the floor shift control arm stud end clip on the shift control cable use a large flat-bladed screwdriver followed by removing the shift control cable from the driveline tunnel bracket by separating the cable retaining staple clip from the cable while depressing the retaining tabs then pushing them through the bracket hole to slide the cable out. The installation requires prying the retaining staple clip from the shift control cable after depressing the tabs then pushing into the hole in the bracket to slide out the cable. Install the shift control cable into the driveline tunnel bracket through the opening with its small diameter end until the retaining tabs and staple clip secure the cable in position. Install the shift control cable by anchoring its terminal to the floor shift control arm stud and continuing with the same steps to fix the control cable to the shift control cable bracket. Attach the transmission shift lever stud by securing the shift control cable end clip. New transmission shift control cables demand the removal of the shipping guard from the adjuster lock while you depress the adjuster lock. A smooth operation of the shift control cable can be checked after lowering the vehicle by applying the parking brake and turning on the Ignition Switch without engine start while braking normally while observing an audible transmission shift lever noise throughout the gear range. Perform an inspection of the shift control cable if either binding occurs while operating it or an audible sound fails to emerge. You must now shift the floor shift control to park then release both the regular brakes and turn off ignition before letting go of the parking brake. Lift the vehicle while supporting it and place back both catalytic converters and install the driveline tunnel closeout panel. After raising the vehicle for testing in a low-traffic area drivers need to confirm the transmission moves through its detents without issues into all positions.