ididit Cable Shift Linkage Kit: Column to Ford AOD Transmission User Manual

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8. Replace the oil filter (3). We recommend that you use a new filter

unless the vehicle has very low mileage. Replace the oil pan gasket

with a new gasket. Reinstall the original bolts except for the two that

secure the cable bracket. The cable bracket (9) is installed with the

supplied longer bolts with spacers (10) between the bracket and the

flange on the pan. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12-16 ft lbs.

9. Fill the transmission with 5 quarts of transmission fluid.
10. Remove the two rubber boots (11),

one large nut and large lock washer

(12) from the threaded end of the

shifter cable. Route the cable to the

transmission. Avoid sharp bends and

route the cable away from the hot

engine exhaust parts. Cable may be

secure up and out of the way with

nylon cable ties. Slide the end of the

cable into the cable bracket; install

the lock washer and large nut (12)

over the end of the cable. Position the cable so the threaded portion of

the cable housing is centered in the cable bracket. Tighten both large

nuts to hold the cable in this potion. Install the two rubber boots (11)

onto the end of the cable.

11. Move the transmission shift lever (1)

all of the way forward to the Park

position. Install the swivel (13) onto

the end of the cable and adjust until the

small end of the swivel will slide freely

in and out of the shift lever. Move the

shifter through all the gear positions

and check that the swivel will move

freely in and out of the shift lever in each gear position. Note: Swivel

may have to be adjusted one turn in either direction. Install the cotter

pin supplied with the kit into the swivel and spread the pins ends.

Move the transmission selector back into the Park position.