Shift Linkage A/T

Fig. 1

C5-C6 F-150-250-350-Bronco




Fig. 2

C-6 E-150-250-350




Fig. 3

F 150-250 4X2




Fig. 4

E-150-250 AOD

Fig.1 Through 4


Automatic Transmission Manual Linkage Adjustments
1. With the engine stopped and the parking brake applied, place the transmission selector lever at the steering column in the D (DRIVE position) for C5 and C6 applications and in the OD (OVERDRIVE position) for AOD applications, and hold against the D or (D) stop by applying an eight pound weight to the selector lever knob.
2. Loosen the shift rod adjusting nut at point A (Figs.1-4).
3. Shift the manual lever at the transmission into the D (DRIVE) position or OD (OVERDRIVE) position, by moving the lever all the way rearward, then forward two detents.
4. With the selector lever and transmission manual lever in the D/OD position, tighten the nut at point A to 17-24 N.m (12-18 ft-lbs) torque (Figs. 1-4). Use care to prevent motion between the stud and rod.
5. Remove the eight pound weight from the steering column selector lever knob
6. Operate the shift lever in all positions to make certain that the manual lever at the transmission is in full detent in all gear ranges. Re-adjust the linkage it required
7. On F-150-F-250-F-350 and Bronco, check for correct operation of the automatic transmission selector indicator (PRND21) or (PRN(OD)D1).

Under no circumstances will it be permissible to adjust linkage in any position other than the D position for C5 and C6 applications and OD position for AOD,applications.






Neutral Start Switch Adjustment C5 and C6

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. With the automatic transmission linkage properly adjusted, loosen the two switch attaching bolts (Fig.5).
3. Place the transmission selector lever in neutral. Rotate the switch and insert the gauge pin (No.43 drill shank end) into the gauge pin holes of the switch. The gauge pin has to be inserted a full 12.303 mm (31/64 inch) into the three holes of the switch (Fig. 5).
4. Tighten the two neutral start switch attaching bolts to 6.2-8.4 N.m (55-75 in-lbs). Remove the gauge pin from the switch.
5. Check the operation of the switch. The back-up lamps should come on when the transmission is in reverse. The vehicle should start only with the transmission lever in PARK and NEUTRAL.