After I removed the trim bezel to access the shifter assembly, I saw the cable hanging to the side of the shift lever pin. Still in one piece, just not connected. After inspecting it, I saw that the bushing holding the cable end onto the lever was broken into pieces. Not as bad of damage as I was thinking.
I did some web searching and discovered that there was a replacement bushing available. Rather than buy a new cable assembly, I went the cheap route. This is our beater car and I wasn't going to spend more if I didn't have to.
So I purchased the BP1 bushing kit sold by Bushingfix.com on Amazon.com $30.00 USD and free shipping with Prime membership.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWDQCR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got it in two days.
The replacement was quick and easy. Only took about 10 minutes. I could tell which direction to install it. The video on youtube and on the bushingfix.com website did not show a clear distinction on what direction to install it. So after watching the video and looking at the pictures I decide to put the notices in the piece towards the shift lever pin direction.
Installation
1 I removed the remaining broken pieces from the shift lever and cable eye.
2. I installed the bushing to the cable eye. One side is notched and one side is not. I installed with the notched side toward the shifter lever. I just pushed it in with my fingers. It was easy. Just be sure the busing slides all the way onto the pin and has that snap in place feeling.
3. I moved the shifter through the gears to be
Honestly, that was about it. Very easy fix with this bushing. I have driven around during the day and so far it has not fallen back off or had any issue.
Tools used in this post - Flat blade screwdriver to remove wood bezel trim.
Parts used in this post - Bushing kit, BP1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWDQCR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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