How To Change Shimano Gear Cable. Pull the downshift lever on the shifter until it stops clicking to be sure the shifter is in the lowest gear. Remove the cable port ShimanoSRAM or cover SRAM at the shifter and remove the inner cable.
I show how to remove the old shift cable and install a new cable in a Shimano Deore SL M510 mountain bike shifter. Do not use Premium grease or other types of grease otherwise they may cause deterioration in gear shifting performance. Simon explains how to do it the right w.
Pull the downshift lever on the shifter until it stops clicking to be sure the shifter is in the lowest gear.
For smooth operation use the specified outer casing OT-SP41 and the bottom bracket cable guide SM-SP17 SP18. If you want to replace the outer gear cable follow the same advice as for brake cables. Mud do not adhere to the inner cable. The cord ending should appear in the hole.
