Sierra 18-2158 Shift Cable Assembly, Aft Bell Housing Installation, 63 Inch Conduit, White

The Sierra 18-2158 is a shift cable assembly built for aft installation into the bell housing. It uses core wire with armored strand construction, which means it does not require a separate support tube for proper operation. The assembly comes with a 63 inch conduit and includes a hardware package, so the mounting hardware needed for installation is provided along with the cable itself.

This cable is designed for boat drive applications where the shift mechanism mounts from the aft side of the bell housing. Because it uses armored strand core wire rather than the older stranded core wire with a soldered tip, it does not need a support tube during installation, simplifying the setup compared to shift cables that require one. The assembly is finished in white and is built to Sierra's standards for withstanding the marine environment, including exposure to moisture, vibration, and temperature swings that shift cables experience in regular use.

The 18-2158 is intended as a direct, drop-in style replacement for the aft-installation shift cable it corresponds to, giving boat owners and marine technicians a straightforward way to restore proper shift cable function without sourcing a support tube separately.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-2158
• Installation Type: Aft installation into bell housing
• Core Wire Construction: Armored strand construction
• Support Tube Required: No (not needed with armored strand core wire)
• Conduit Length: 63 inches
• Included Components: Hardware package
• Color: White
• Weight: 1.3 pounds
• UPC: 030999311627

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sierra 18-2158 shift cable assembly used for? It is a shift cable assembly designed for aft installation into the bell housing, used to connect the shift control to the drive so the operator can shift between gears.

Does the 18-2158 require a support tube? No. The Sierra 18-2158 uses core wire with armored strand construction, which does not require a separate support tube for installation.

How long is the conduit on the 18-2158? The conduit on the Sierra 18-2158 shift cable assembly is 63 inches long.

Does the 18-2158 come with mounting hardware? Yes, a hardware package is included with the Sierra 18-2158 shift cable assembly.

Is the 18-2158 for forward or aft installation? The Sierra 18-2158 is built for aft installation into the bell housing, not forward installation.

What color is the Sierra 18-2158 shift cable? The Sierra 18-2158 shift cable assembly is white.

How much does the 18-2158 weigh? The Sierra 18-2158 shift cable assembly weighs 1.3 pounds.

What is the difference between the 18-2158 and a shift cable that uses a support tube? The 18-2158 uses armored strand core wire and does not need a support tube, while shift cables built with old style stranded core wire and a soldered tip are designed to be used with a separate support tube.

Is the Sierra 18-2158 a genuine Sierra part or aftermarket equivalent? The 18-2158 is manufactured by Sierra, a supplier of marine parts engineered to meet or exceed the original equipment it replaces.

What is included with the 18-2158 shift cable assembly? The Sierra 18-2158 includes the shift cable assembly with its 63 inch conduit and a hardware package for installation.