Lokar Column Shift Linkage For Ford C4 & C6 - Manual (Page 2)

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Step 3: (Continued) Note: Some aftermarket steering columns may require that
you drill out the shift linkage lever to fit the bushings. The new hole
dimension should be 0.625" (5/8").
Install a small flat washer onto the 5/16"-24 x 1-1/2" hex head bolt.
Then slide the bolt through the 5/16"-24 female rod end. Next install
the large diameter flat washer onto the bolt, and one Delrin bush-
ing facing the proper direction. Insert the bolt through the steering
column arm, and then install the other Delrin bushing and small flat
washer. Secure it all using the 5/16"-24 nylock nut as shown in
Fig. 4.
NOTE: These items can be installed in reverse order if necessary for
clearance or proper alignment.
Step 4: Thread the stainless steel rod into the rod end on the steering column
arm, leaving about 1/4" of threads exposed beyond the jam nut.
Step 5: Check to make sure that nothing will interfere with connecting the
stainless steel rod to the adjustable trans arm. If required, the stain-
less steel rod can be bent to clear other components, starting at the
steering column end.
Step 6: Line up the transmission end of the stainless steel rod with the
center of the slot in the adjustable trans arm, and mark the stainless
steel rod at the center of the trans arm slot. Measure 1-3/4" back
towards the column end from your mark, and cut the stainless steel
rod at that point using a metal cutting saw or cutoff wheel.
Step 7: Slide the hex connector with the second 5/16"-24 female rod end
onto the end of the stainless steel rod. Attach the rod end to the
adjustable trans arm with the 5/16"-24 x 1-1/4" hex head bolt, two
flat washers, and nylock nut as shown in
Fig. 4. Tighten the set
screws in the hex connector using a 1/8" Allen wrench, but only
enough to mark the stainless steel rod and hold the hex connector in
place during the adjustment procedure.
Step 8: Adjust the column shift linkage so that the shift lever will enable you
to get the transmission into all gear ranges. Once you have the final
adjustment done, tighten the jam nuts at both ends of the stainless
steel rod. Tighten the 1/4"-20 x 7/8" socket head bolt on the adjust-
able trans arm to clamp it to the trans selector shaft.
Step 9: Disconnect the stainless steel rod from the hex connector and grind
two small flat spots on the rod where each of the set screws contact
it (this will help maintain the position of the rod). Apply thread lock-
ing compound (not supplied) to the set screws, and then install and
tighten them.
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Column Shift Linkage Installation Instructions
Column Shift Linkage Installation Instructions
Ford C4 & C6
INS0059 Rev. 04/03/13 Page 2 © 2013 Lokar, Inc.
Ford C4 & C6
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Steering
Column Arm
(not included)
Delrin Bushing
Delrin Bushing
Large Flat Washer
Small Flat Washer
Jam Nut
Nylock Nut
5/16"-24 Female Rod End
5/16" -24 x 1-1/2"
Hex Head Bolt
Small Flat
Washer
5/16" x 21"
Stainless
Steel Rod
Hex Connector
Jam Nut
Set Screws
Small Flat Washer
5/16" Female Rod End
Small Flat Washer
Nylock Nut
1/4"-20 x 7/8"
Socket Head Bolt
5/16" -24 x 1-1/4"
Hex Head Bolt
Adjustable Trans Arm
Trans Selector Shaft
(not included)
Original Trans Arm
Transmission (not included)
Position Adjustable
Trans Arm at 8:00
Original trans arm may look different or be located differently.
Factory arm may need to be cut off if it interferes with aluminum
arm. Best to cut with die grinder cutoff wheel.
Fig. 4