Your shift cable or shifter linkage transfers the motion of your gear shift to your automatic transmission. From the factory, these are adjusted to match position of your gear shift to your transmission shift lever. Over time, the cable or linkage may fall out of adjustment, or the cable can stretch or break, and may need to be replaced. Your gear shift may feel loose or your car may not go into gear in the right places. Replacing or adjusting the shift cable or linkage may solve the problem. O'Reilly Auto Parts carries shifter cable and linkage parts for most cars, trucks and SUVs. Find the right one for your repair.