B&M 4R100, E40D User Manual

Installation Instructions

Bracket and Lever Kit

Ford E40D/4R100 Transmission

Part No. 40505

This B&M Bracket and Lever Kit allows any B&M Shifter to be used on a vehicle equipped with a Ford E40D/4R100 automatic transmission. Both selector shaft and selector lever are made of T6 Aluminum for strength and durability. To extend the life of this kit, the selector shaft and the selector lever have been hard anodized to prevent wear and corrosion. Check the parts and tools lists at the beginning of these instructions for the supplied parts and the tools required to install your B&M Bracket and Lever Kit. Installation of the B&M Bracket and Lever Kit can be accomplished by anyone with minimal mechanical experience.

INTRODUCTION This B&M Bracket and Lever Kit can be installed in less than an hour by carefully following the instructions. Read all instructions ﬁ rst to familiarize yourself with the parts, tools, and procedure.

PARTS

SELECTOR SELECTOR CABLE

SHAFT LEVER BRACKET

M10 M10 SPACER BOLT WASHER X2

M8 CABLE COTTER BOLT SWIVEL PIN X2

9500879-00

TOOLS

DRIVE EXTENSION SOCKET 1/4”, 3/8” 1/4”, 3/8” 8MM 1/4”

SOCKET SOCKET DIAGONAL 10MM 13MM CUTTERS 1/4”, 3/8” 1/4”, 3/8”

PLASTIC WRENCH TORQUE MALLET 17MM, 21MM WRENCH

STEP 1. Drain transmission ﬂ uid.

STEP 2. Disconnect shift linkage from transmission shift lever.

STEP 3. Remove two (2) bolts and remove Neutral Position Sensor. NOTE: On some applications, Neutral Position Sensor will be rotated 180 degrees by design. The kit is designed to adapt to both versions. Sensor to be installed in same orientation as removed. TOOLS: Drive, Extension, & Socket (8mm).

STEP 4. Remove the transmission pan, and then remove oil ﬁ lter from valve body.

TOOLS: Drive, Extension, & Socket (10mm).

STEP 5. Remove one (1) bolt and remove detent spring.

TOOLS: Drive, Extension, & Socket (8mm).

STEP 6. Remove Selector Shaft/Lever Retaining Pin.

TOOL: Diagonal Cutters. * use diagonal cutters, and transmission case

for leverage, to pry pin out from case. DO NOT CUT PIN.

STEP 7. Remove nut on inner end of shaft. TOOLS: 21mm Wrench, and (optional: 17mm wrench).

* optional: use left hand to keep shaft from rotating, while using the 21mm wrench to loosen nut.