The Winters Ford AODE Shift Linkage Kit 3495 connects a Winters cable-operated shifter to the shift mechanism on a Ford AODE automatic transmission. The kit provides the transmission-side linkage arm, cable bracket, and mounting hardware needed to properly connect and position the shifter cable at the transmission. The linkage kit gives the shifter cable the correct mounting point and connects it to the AODE shift lever so movement at the shifter properly moves the transmission through its gear positions. Using the correct AODE-specific linkage helps keep the cable aligned and provides the adjustment needed to make sure the position of the shifter matches the selected gear at the transmission. Use Kit 3495 when installing a compatible Winters cable shifter on a Ford AODE transmission or when replacing missing, worn, or damaged transmission-side linkage components. Includes: (1) Linkage Arm – P/N 3248 (1) Cable Bracket – P/N 3249 (1) Hardware Kit – P/N 6062 Specifications Specification Details Manufacturer Winters Performance Part Number 3495 Product Type Automatic Transmission Shifter Linkage Kit Transmission Compatibility Ford AODE Linkage Arm P/N 3248 Cable Bracket P/N 3249 Hardware Kit P/N 6062 Shifter Compatibility Compatible Winters Cable-Operated Shifters Operation Cable-Operated Installation Location Transmission Side Application Winters Shifter to Ford AODE Transmission Fitment Designed For: Ford AODE Automatic Transmissions Compatible Winters Cable-Operated Shifter Installations Fitment Notes: This is a transmission-specific linkage kit for the Ford AODE. Do not assume linkage kits for the earlier Ford AOD or other Ford automatic transmissions will interchange with the AODE. The linkage arm and cable bracket position and connect the Winters shifter cable at the transmission. Verify that your transmission is an AODE before ordering. Final cable adjustment is required after installation to ensure the shifter and transmission gear positions match. FAQ Why does the Ford AODE need its own Winters linkage kit? The Winters shifter can be used with several automatic transmission platforms, but the components that connect the shifter cable to the transmission are transmission-specific. Kit 3495 provides the linkage arm and cable bracket used to connect a compatible Winters shifter to the Ford AODE. What does the AODE linkage kit actually do? The cable bracket holds the shifter cable in the correct position at the transmission, while the linkage arm connects cable movement to the AODE shift mechanism. Moving the Winters shifter then moves the cable and linkage to select the corresponding transmission gear. Is the Ford AODE the same as the earlier AOD? No. The AODE was developed from the earlier Ford AOD, but the transmissions are not identical. The AODE incorporates electronic transmission controls and uses its own shifter linkage application. Winters specifies Kit 3495 for the AODE, while the earlier AOD uses a different linkage kit. Why is cable adjustment important? The shifter and transmission need to reach each gear position together. Winters instructs installers to check the adjustment in each gear after connecting the linkage. The quick-disconnect can be adjusted in or out as needed so the shifter position corresponds with the transmission gear position. How should the linkage arm be positioned during setup? According to the Winters installation instructions, when the console shifter is in Park, the linkage arm should be positioned all the way forward. From there, the adjustment should be checked through each gear before the installation is considered complete. Can Kit 3495 replace missing AODE linkage parts? Yes. Kit 3495 can also be used to replace the transmission-side linkage arm, cable bracket, and related hardware in an existing compatible Winters AODE shifter installation.
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