Lokar Automatic Trans Mount Shifter Ford AOD, 4R70W, and AODE - Manual (Page 2)

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Fig. 2
Step 1: If your vehicle already has a shifter of any type installed, disconnect all shifter linkage and remove
the shifter and its related hardware (neutral safety switch, back-up light switch, etc.).
Step 2: The main plate has two 5/16"-24 tension set screw holes. One set screw hole is in the center
of the main plate, and the other set screw hole is at one end of the main plate. The main plate
will be installed so that the end of the main plate that has a set screw hole will go to the front
(towards the engine), and the end that does not have a set screw hole will go to the rear.
The left side bracket and right side bracket bolt directly to the main plate. The 1st pair of holes at
the very front of the main plate will not be used, and the side brackets will bolt into the 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th pairs of holes from the front of the main plate. Attach the side brackets to the underside
of the main plate as shown in Fig. 2, using three 5/16"-24 x 1/2" button head bolts and lock
washers on each side. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
Step 3: (2 Wheel Drive transmissions) Attach the rear mounting bracket to the underside of the main
plate with the bracket ears pointing to the front of the transmission (toward the engine) as
shown in Fig. 2, using two 5/16"-24 x 1/2" button head bolts and lock washers.
DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
(4 Wheel Drive Transmissions) You will not be using the rear mounting bracket.
Step 4: Your transmission has two round, hollow bosses cast into the case, one on the left side
and one on the right side. These bosses will be used to attach the shifter mounting bracket
assembly to the transmission. Clean any paint or debris out of these bosses. Fig. 3
Step 5: (2 Wheel Drive Transmissions) Remove the top two tail housing bolts from the transmission.
Position the mounting bracket assembly on top of the transmission and attach it by reinstalling
the two original bolts through the rear mounting bracket and into the transmission at the tail
housing. Fig. 4
(4 Wheel Drive Transmissions) Start the 5/16"-24 x 5/8" tension set screws into the tension set
screw holes at the front and in the center of the shifter main plate. Set the mounting bracket
assembly into place on top of the transmission. Fig. 4
Step 6: Install the 1/2"-20 x 1" tension set screws through the side brackets into the round, hollow bosses
cast into the transmission case, but do not tighten.
Step 7: Tighten all of the bolts on the left, right, and rear mounting brackets, leaving the tension set
screws for last. Tighten the tension set screws until the side brackets move outwards about 1/8".
On 4 wheel drive transmissions, tighten the set screws in the main plate last, threading them in
until they contact the top of the transmission case (2 wheel drive transmissions do not require set
screws in the main plate). Finally, install a 1/2"-20 jam nut onto the tension set screws in the side
brackets and tighten.
(4 Wheel Drive Transmissions) Install and tighten the 5/16"-24 jam nuts on the set screws in the
main plate.
Step 8: You are now ready to position your shifter assembly onto the main plate. There are several
mounting position options from front to rear on the transmission.
If your vehicle already has an opening in the tunnel for the shifter and the engine is installed
in the vehicle, measure from the rear face of the engine block to the center of your existing
shifter opening. If your engine is not yet installed in the vehicle, measure from the engine
mounts to the center of the existing shifter opening instead.
If the vehicle does not have an existing shifter opening in the transmission tunnel, decide
where you want the shifter to be positioned so that it will be comfortable and will not interfere
with the dash or a bench seat (if applicable). Mark that spot on the tunnel, and measure as
described above.
Fig. 3
Left Side
Bracket
Round, Hollow Boss Cast
Into Transmission Case
(Left Side Shown)
Right Side
Bracket
Main
Plate
Rear Mounting Bracket
(2 Wheel Drive Only)
5/16"-24
Tension Set
Screw Holes
1/2"-20
Tension
Set Screw
Holes
5/16"-24 x 1/2" Button Head Bolts
and Lock Washers (Three Each Side)
5/16"-24 x 1/2"
Button Head Bolts
and Lock Washers
(2 Wheel Drive Only)
Mounting Bracket Assembly
Front of
Vehicle
Rear of
Vehicle