B&M 80682 STARSHIFTER-RT HND DR - Manual (Page 2)

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ure 2. Avoid sharp bends and route the
cable away from hot engine exhaust
parts. Slide the end of the cable into the
cable bracket, install the lockwasher and
the large nut over the end of the cable.
Position the cable so the threaded por-
tion of the cable housing is centered in
the cable bracket. Tighten both large nuts
to hold the cable in this position. Install
the two rubber boots onto the end of the
cable.
STEP 11. Move the transmission selec-
tor lever by hand to full rear position (Low).
Operate the shifter lever to the Low gear
position (all the way back). Adjust the
large nuts on the cable so that the swivel
will slide into the center hole on the se-
lector lever. Tighten the large nuts com-
pletely. Be sure that the swivel will slide
freely in and out of the hole in the selector
lever. Note: The shifter will not operate
correctly unless the center hole in the
shift lever is used.
Leave the swivel out of the hole and
move the selector lever to Park, all the
way forward. Also move the shifter to the
Park position (all the way forward). Rein-
sert the swivel into the center hole in the
selector lever. Check to see that the swivel
will slide freely in and out of the center
hole in the selector lever in this position.
If it does not slip in freely, adjust the swivel
slightly until it will slip into the hole in the
lever.
Move the shifter back to the Low gear
position and check that the swivel will still
slide easily in and out of the center hole
in the selector lever. (If you do not use the
center hole in the lever, it will be impos-
sible to correctly adjust the cable). Oper-
ate the shifter through all the gear posi-
tions. Check to make sure the swivel will
slide in and out of the center selector
lever hole in each gear position. The shift
cable is now correctly adjusted. Install
the cotter key supplied with the shifter into
the swivel and spread the key ends.
If you have a problem, DO NOT FORCE
THE SHIFTER, this will damage the cable,
the shifter or the transmission. Simply
start at the beginning and check all your
steps.
STEP 12. On GM vehicles, the neutral
safety switch may be located on the
shifter (steering column or console), or it
may be a mechanical interlock in the
steering column that prevents the key
from turning to the Start position unless
the shifter is in the Park or Neutral posi-
tion. Identify the type of neutral safety sys-
tem you have. If the key will not turn to the
Start position unless the stock shifter is
in Park or Neutral, you have a mechanical
interlock type, otherwise you have a neu-
erates only in Reverse. Do this by loosen-
ing the screws and sliding the switches
as required. Then retighten the screws.
STEP 7. Install the shifter mechanism
into the vehicle. Slide the shifter cable
through the carpet and the hole in the
floor. Bolt the shifter down using four 1/4"
hex bolts and nuts. If required use 1/4"
washers as shims between the shifter
mechanism and the floor to level the
shifter. ROUTE THE CABLE AS SHOWN IN
FIGURE 2, AVOID SHARP BENDS WHICH
WILL KINK AND DAMAGE THE CABLE.
Use cable clamps or tie wraps to secure
the cable housing to the chassis to avoid
contact with hot engine or exhaust sys-
tem. Seal the cable hole shut to avoid the
entry of exhaust fumes or water. For Gen-
eral Motors vehicles go to Step 8, for Ford
vehicles got to Step 13, for Chrysler ve-
hicles go to Step 19.
GENERAL MOTORS
STEP 8. If you have not already done so,
remove the stock selector lever nut and
the selector lever. Discard the stock lever
and the stock shifter linkage. Install the
B&M selector lever in position using the
stock selector lever nut (See Figure 3).
Torque the nut to 23 lb.ft. The lever should
move smoothly from front to rear with a
positive click in each gear position.
STEP 9. Remove the two transmission
oil pan bolts from the middle of the left
side of the oil pan. Install the cable
bracket in position (See Figure 3). The
bracket must be installed with two spac-
ers between the pan and the bracket. (If
your transmission is equipped with a cast
aluminum oil pan, these spacers should
be omitted however the cable bracket will
have to be modified). Install the two 5/16-
18 x 1.00" bolts supplied and tighten to
12-13 lb.ft. Do not overtighten as this can
damage the pan gasket.
STEP 10. Remove the two rubber boots,
one large nut, and a large lockwasher
from the threaded end of the shifter cable.
Route the shifter cable according to Fig-
Link
E-clip
Neutral safety
switch
T-plate
Indicator
traveler
Trigger
Cable bolt, nut
and lockwasher
Figure 1
Cable Backup light
switch
Bolt tab to OUTSIDE
surface of shifter