Loose gear lever, AOD, w/vid

[MaDWoLF]

I'm trying to figure this one out. My gear lever has some play in it, in all positions PRN(D)D1. I can't get it to go down to the 1 position, hits the physical column wall at D. I tried adjusting the linkage underneath, and I think it bumped everything down one spot. So then, I was able to get into 1, and D, but I think I lost (D). I hope if I can tighten up the lever on the column, it would be able to range accross all 6 positions. Made a video of it too. How do I tighten up that lever?

http://s888.photobucket.com/albums/ac82/mike563780/Bronco/?action=view&current=MOV00637.mp4

 

[MaDWoLF]

Never mind, I figured it out. I was mistaking the neautral and OD positions for one big neutral, since i have the linkage disconnected, i didnt feel the usual resistance and thought something was wrong.

 

[miesk5]

yo MW

WELCOME!!!

ok, good

Just in case;

AOD Shift Linkage Adjustment & Diagram

Source: by Dustin S (Dustball, Mellow Yellow, Mr. Laser Boy) at http://ylobronc.users.superford.org/documents/shiftlinkage.html





Place transmission selector lever on steering column into Drive (Overdrive) position. Secure lever in this position.

Loosen shift rod adjusting nut at point A, Figs. 3 and 4.

Place manual lever on transmission into Drive (Overdrive) position by moving lever completely rearward, then forward 2 detents.

With selector lever and transmission manual lever in Drive (Overdrive) position, torque adjusting nut at point A to 12-18 ft. lbs.