Lokar Column Cable Shift Linkage For 1-1/2", 2 & 2-1/4 GM or Aftermarket Steering Columns and GM Transmissions - Manual (Page 2)

INS0060 Rev. 12/05/12 RPD 09/13/13 Page 2 © 2012 Lokar, Inc.
Step 11: Verify that both the transmission and the shifter are in Park.
Install the column lever cable stud onto the cable. Adjust the
position of the column shift cable bracket and the column
shift lever (if adjustable) so that the column lever cable stud is
aligned with the top side of the column shift lever.
The column shift lever could be one of several different designs,
and the type of column shift lever you have will determine how
the Delrin bushings will be positioned on the column lever cable
stud. If the raised shoulder in the center of the provided Delrin
bushings will fit inside the hole in the column shift lever, then the
Delrin bushings will be installed with the raised shoulders facing
each other inside the column shift lever. If the raised shoulder in
the center of the provided Delrin bushings will NOT fit inside the
hole in the column shift lever, then the Delrin bushings will be
installed with the raised center shoulders facing outwards.
NOTE: Some aftermarket steering columns will require that you
drill out the shift linkage lever to fit the bushings. The new hole
dimension should be .625 (5/8").
On the column lever cable stud, install a flat washer first, and
then one Delrin bushing facing the proper direction. Insert the
column lever cable stud into the column shift lever, and then
install the other Delrin bushing and flat washer. Secure it all using
the 5/16"-24 nylock nut but DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! The column
lever cable stud has to be free to rotate inside the column shift lever
when shifting gears.
If the shift cable bracket and the column shift lever cannot be
positioned so that the cable will reach the column shift lever and
pull on the cable when moving from Park to Drive, you will need
to install the column cable adapter.
The column cable adapter can be installed in either direction, as
long as the column shift lever is still pulling on the cable when
moving from Park to Drive. Position the column cable adapter on
the column shift lever as shown in Fig. 7. The notched portion on
the end of the column cable adapter should fit into the offset in
the column shift lever. Drill two holes through the column shift
lever to match the two holes in the column cable adapter. Install
the column cable adapter using the two supplied 1/4"-28 bolts
and nylock nuts.
Decide which hole in the column cable adapter will best suit your
application. On the column lever cable stud, install a flat washer
first, and then one Delrin bushing with the raised center facing
the flat washer. Insert the column lever cable stud into the column
cable adapter, and then install the other Delrin bushing with the
raised center section facing out, and then the flat washer. Secure
it all using the 5/16"-24 nylock nut but DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! The
column lever cable stud has to be free to rotate inside the column
cable adapter when shifting gears. Fig 8
Step 12: With both ends of the shift cable installed, tighten all nuts and bolts. Check for proper opera-
tion. Shift the transmission slowly through all of its positions one gear at a time. Check in each
position that the cable does not come in contact with the column. This usually occurs when the
column is shifted into the low gear position. If the cable is touching the column in any of the gears
selected, STOP and do not shift any further. This can cause the cable to break. Loosen the column
shift cable bracket and rotate it so the cable moves away from the column, and then re-tighten
the column shift cable bracket. In some cases, in order to get enough travel on the cable, it may
be necessary to slot the holes in the column cable adapter where it bolts to the column shift
lever, and rotate the opposite end further away from the steering column.
It will most likely be necessary to readjust the cable, especially in order to make the column
shift indicator work correctly. For coarse adjustments, you will need to loosen the jam nuts
on the shift cable and move to the desired adjustment. For fine adjustments, you will need to
adjust the cable studs at the ends of the cable.
Step 13: Once all adjustments have been made, check that every-
thing works properly and that the shift cable and any of
its components do not interfere with other working parts
to complete installation.
If you installed the column cable adapter, you can now
cut off any excess length that is not required.
Fig. 3
Fig. 6
Fig. 4
Fig. 7
Fig. 5
Fig. 8
Trans Lever
Trans Cable Bracket
Shift Cable
Column Shift
Cable Bracket
Shifter
Cable
Mounting
Stud
Column Cable
Adapter
Column Shift
Lever
1/4"-28 x 5/8"
Button Head
Bolts with
Nylock Nuts
Column Cable Shift Linkage Installation Instructions - for 1-1/2", 2" & 2-1/4" GM or Aftermarket Steering Columns and GM Transmissions (except 4L80 with long selector shaft, Powerglide, and 4L60E)