Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
Fig. 9 Neutral Start Switch
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
2.
Disconnect electrical connector from switch, Fig. 9, then remove switch and O-ring using neutral start switch socket T74P-77247-A or equivalent.
Neutral start switch socket is a thin wall socket, other types of sockets could puncture walls of switch.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install neutral start switch using socket and torque to 7-10 ft. lbs.
2.
Connect electrical connector to switch, then lower vehicle.
3.
Connect battery ground cable, then check operation of switch with parking brake engaged. Engine should start with selector lever in N or P only,
and back-up lamps should illuminate with selector lever in R only.