8.22NEUTRAL SWITCH
GENERAL
See Figure 8-61.The neutral switch is located on the transmis-
sion case. The two terminal switch is normally closed. When
the transmission shifter is in neutral and the ignition switch is
in the IGNITION position, the switch causes the NEUTRAL
indicator light to illuminate.
1. Neutral switch
2. Transmission dipstick
Figure 8-61. Neutral Switch Location
REMOVAL
NOTE
Cover transmission top cover with masking tape while per-
forming this task to prevent scratching chrome parts.
1. Make sure transmission shifter is in NEUTRAL.
2. See Figure 8-61. Using fingers, remove connectors from
switch studs.
3. Remove neutral switch and O-ring from transmission case.
NOTE
To replace connectors, use heat-sealed wire connectors. See
A.18 SEALED SPLICE CONNECTORS.
1. O-ring
2. Switch stud
Figure 8-62. Neutral Switch
INSTALLATION
NOTE
The transmission shifter must be in the NEUTRAL position
when installing the switch to allow the bottom ball on the switch
to engage the slot in the shifter cam.
1. See Figure 8-62. Lubricate O-ring with transmission oil.
2. Install switch with O-ring in transmission case.
3. Tighten to 120-180 in-lbs (13.6-20.3 Nm).
NOTE
The neutral switch is not polarity sensitive, so either connector
can be attached to either stud.
4. Using fingers and a flat tip screwdriver, install connectors
to switch studs.
5. Test neutral switch for proper operation.
a. Turn ignition switch to IGNITION position.
b. Verify that transmission shifter is in NEUTRAL.
c. Check to see that NEUTRAL indicator light illumin-
ates.
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