All Balls Racing Polaris Ranger 500 & 700 Shift Cable (2005-2009)

The All Balls Racing shift cable for the Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 700 and Ranger 6x6 700 replaces worn factory parts to cure stiff, sloppy or missed shifts from a stretched or seized cable. It is built to All Balls' application data as a direct replacement, so it goes back in where the original came out and restores crisp, positive gear changes.

Searching for Polaris Ranger 500 shift cable replacement, Polaris Ranger 500 shift cable or Polaris Ranger 500 shifter cable? Use the exact-model fitment list below to confirm this kit matches your machine.

Kit contents per All Balls: shift cable x1, mounting stud and cotter pin (per All Balls).

Key Features

• Heavy-duty push-pull shift cable, per All Balls
• Black PVC outer sheathing for flexibility and durability
• Molded EPDM rubber components resist UV for longer life
• Rubber boots are clamped in place for weather protection
• Includes a replacement mounting stud and cotter pin; All Balls notes OEM typically includes no hardware
• Meets or exceeds OEM standards, per All Balls

Built To Solve: Worn Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 700 and Ranger 6x6 700 Shift Cable Problems

• Hard or vague shifting
• Gears that pop out or will not fully engage
• A frayed, kinked or seized shift cable
• Missing hardware on OEM replacement cables

Best For: Polaris Ranger 500, Ranger 700 and Ranger 6x6 700 Owners Rebuilding The Shifter

• Ranger 500 owners replacing a worn shift cable
• Higher-hour trail and work machines
• Owners doing their own maintenance
• Machines run hard in sand, mud and heat

Specifications

• Brand: All Balls Racing
• Product type: shift cable
• Contents: Shift cable x1
• Contents: Mounting stud and cotter pin (per All Balls)
• Type: shift cable
• Style: push-pull
• Hardware: replacement mounting stud and cotter pin included
• OEM cross reference (per All Balls): 7081005
• Country of origin: Taiwan
• Manufacturer Part Number: 45-5009

Fitment

All Balls lists this shift cable for the following UTVs:

• Polaris Ranger 2x4 500 (2005-2009)
• Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 (2005-2007)
• Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 EFI (2006-2009)
• Polaris Ranger 4x4 700 (2005-2008)
• Polaris Ranger 6x6 500 (2005)
• Polaris Ranger 6x6 700 EFI (2006-2009)

Fitment is based on the manufacturer's application data. Fitment is not guaranteed on unlisted models; confirm your exact year, model and package before ordering.

FAQ

How do I know my Ranger 500 shift cable is bad?

Hard or vague shifts, gears that pop out or will not engage, a shifter that no longer lines up with the gear, or a frayed or kinked cable are the usual signs.

What comes in the kit?

All Balls lists one shift cable and mounting stud and cotter pin (per All Balls).

Which models does it fit?

All Balls lists Polaris Ranger 2x4 500 (2005-2009); Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 (2005-2007); Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 EFI (2006-2009); Polaris Ranger 4x4 700 (2005-2008); Polaris Ranger 6x6 500 (2005); Polaris Ranger 6x6 700 EFI (2006-2009).

Is installation difficult?

The cable routes from the shifter to the transmission bellcrank. Note the routing and adjustment before removing the old cable, then set the adjustment so every gear engages fully. All Balls does not publish an install sheet for this part.

Does it include mounting hardware?

Yes. All Balls includes a replacement mounting stud and cotter pin, which it notes OEM cables typically do not include.

Why All Balls Racing

All Balls Racing specializes in replacement bearings, seals, brake, drivetrain, CVT, steering and suspension parts for ATVs and UTVs, packaged by application so the right parts arrive for the job. Its kits are built as direct replacements for the factory parts they cover.

Complete Your Ranger 500 Shifter Repair

Confirm your exact year and model in the fitment list before ordering, inspect the shifter linkage and bellcrank while the cable is out, and adjust the new cable so every gear engages fully.