Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
Fig. 8 Neutral safety switch replacement. Exc. automatic overdrive transmission
EXC. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove downshift linkage rod return spring from low-reverse servo cover.
3.
Apply penetrating oil to outer lever attaching nut, then remove transmission downshift outer lever attaching nut and lever.
4.
Remove neutral safety switch attaching bolts, then disconnect electrical connectors and remove switch from vehicle.
5.
To install, position switch on transmission and secure with attaching bolts. Do not tighten bolts at this time.
6.
Place transmission manual lever in neutral position, then insert a .091 inch gauge pin through gauge pin holes, Fig. 8.
7.
Tighten switch attaching bolts, then remove gauge pin.
8.
Install outer downshift lever and retaining nut.
9.
Install downshift linkage rod return spring between lever and retaining clip on low-reverse servo cover.
10.
Reconnect electrical connectors, then check operation of switch.
W/AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
Disconnect electrical connector at neutral safety switch, lifting connector straight up.
4.
Using suitable socket, remove neutral safety switch and O-ring seal.
5.
Reverse procedure to install, installing new O-ring seal.