Lokar Cable Operated Shifter Ford AOD-4R70W-AODE User Manual

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Step 7: If the provided Lokar Selector Shaft and Trans Arm were not installed before

beginning the shifter installation, install them now, following the instructions

that came with that kit. If you are working on an AOD transmission, the

Lokar Kickdown Kit should be installed at the same time.

Place the trans arm in the Park position with the tip of the lever pointing

down and forward, at approximately the 7:30 position.

Fig. 8

Step 10: Make sure that the 1/4"-28 jam nuts are installed on each end of the

cable. Then install the rod ends onto the cable, threading them on

approximately halfway. Do not tighten the jam nuts against the rod

ends yet.

Step 11: Attach the rod end at the transmission to the trans arm using the

1/4"-28 x 1" button head bolt, flat washer, and nylock nut. The

rod end attaches to the outside of the trans arm, away from the

transmission. The button head bolt can be installed from either

direction, but make sure the rod end is sandwiched between the flat

washer and the trans arm.

Fig. 10 & 11

Step 12: Route the cable up to the shifter and attach the other rod end to the

quad arm using a 1/4"-28 x 1" button head bolt, flat washer, and

nylock nut.

Fig. 12 The button head bolt can be installed from either

direction, but make sure the rod end is sandwiched between the quad

arm and the flat washer. When routing the cable, make sure that it

is not touching the exhaust or any moving parts. The cable should be

routed as smoothly as possible without any sharp bends.

Step 13: Position the upper cable mounting bracket up against the bottom

of the floor and next to the cable, aligned with the retaining groove

on the cable. Align the upper cable mounting bracket with the quad

arm, where the cable can push and pull in a smooth motion.

The

location of the upper cable mounting bracket is an important factor in

how smoothly the shifter operates, so make sure it is aligned correctly.

Determine how the cable clamp should be oriented on the upper

cable mounting bracket and which bolt hole should be used for the

best alignment with the quad arm. The cable clamp can be installed

with the bolt above or below the cable. Insert the 5/16"-24 x 1"

button head bolt into the cable clamp, and position the cable clamp

on the cable, making sure that the bolt is seated in the retaining

groove.

Fig. 13

Install the cable clamp and 5/16"-24 x 1" button head bolt on to the

upper cable mounting bracket and secure with a nylock nut.

Fig. 14

Step 14: Make sure that the location chosen for the cable clamp on the upper

cable mounting bracket will allow the cable to go straight to the hole

in the quad arm without binding in any direction. Before drilling the

bolt holes in the floor, be sure everything is mocked up correctly and

if possible, clamp the upper cable mounting bracket in place and

check operation of the shifter. Mark the center of the holes, center

punch the marks, and drill both holes using a 5/16" drill bit.

Step 15: Mount the upper cable mounting bracket to the floor using the

5/16"-24 x 1/2" button head bolts and nylock jam nuts.

Fig. 15

Set

Screw

Floor

Quad Arm

1/4"-28 x 5/8"

Button Head

Bolts and Nylock

Jam Nuts

Trans Arm

Selector Shaft

TV (Kickdown)

Lever

(not included)

M8 x 40mm Bolts with Lock Washers

and Flat Washers

3/4" Spacers go above the

Lower Cable Mounting Bracket

Lower Cable

Mounting

Bracket

AOD Shown with Kickdown Kit Installed

Step 8: Install the lower cable mounting bracket on the left side of the transmission pan,

using the provided M8 x 40mm bolts, lock washers, flat washers, and 3/4" spacers.

The spacers go in between the bracket and the transmission pan. Use the two pan

bolts directly behind the selector shaft.

Fig. 9

Step 9: Make sure that the shifter and the transmission are both in the Park position.

Remove the first 5/8"-18 jam nut (15/16" wrench size) and one of the internal tooth

lock washers from the cable. Install the cable into the lower cable mounting bracket,

and then reinstall the lock washer and jam nut onto the cable.