Neutral safety switch replacement

[cubid1997]

Can someone please just tell me how to replace the neutral safety switch e4od 1996 powerstroke please!

[cubid1997]

Or if this is how it is please let me know place vehicle in neutral .. Unplug the switch in bolt the 15 mm bolt ( hold shift rid so it doesn't move from
Neutral to drve and so on) also 2 8 mm bolts .. Question I really have is the new switch are you able and how do you know it's in neutral on the new switch before installed ?

[dazdillenger]

the new range sensor should have 2 small dots on it. they line up when the truck is in neutral. If it is in park, or any other gear, they will not line up.

[cubid1997]

How do I put the new one in neutral before it's attached to the truck?

[dazdillenger]

you don't have to. Bolt it to the trans, but leave it loose. Put the truck in Neutral, then go under the truck, and align the marks. At that point tighten the range sensor and test it out!

[cubid1997]

So when I first go ahead and take it apart do I not need to put it in neutral ?

[cubid1997]

Duralast/Neutral Safety Switch (F431) | 1996 Ford F350 1 ton P/U 4WD 8 Cylinders F 7.3L Turbo Diesel | AutoZone.com

This is the switch I will be getting

[dazdillenger]

Yes-put the truck in neutral, unbolt the switch. Put the new switch on, and line up the 2 dots. Then tighten the switch-its very easy! good luck.

and its called a range sensor.

[cubid1997]

Ok so basically I can see how the old one is with the dots correct?

[cubid1997]

I'm sure it's easy just trying to make this one shot sorry for all the stupid questions just want to make sure it's done right the first time