OEM 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Neutral Safety Switch

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Neutral Safety Switch on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: Start the park/neutral position switch replacement by elevating the vehicle and providing proper suspension before proceeding. First remove the intermediate Exhaust Pipe to enable a suitable position for the lh Muffler assembly to fit. Put the transmission in neutral mode then delete the nuts that retain the transmission shift control cable bracket to the transmission. Handle shift control cables gently because the rod end guide tubes show high resistance to movement. Unclip the shift control cable end from the transmission lever stud before putting the transmission Shift Cable bracket in its proper place. You should unplug the electrical connectors from the park/neutral position switch. A wrench on the transmission manual shaft wrench flats stops shaft rotation to let you remove first the range selector (shift) lever retaining nut followed by the range selector (shift) lever. Before you slide off the manual shaft keep the transmission in the neutral position while also removing the bolts which secure the park/neutral position switch. To install the park/neutral position switch properly use the j 41364-a (J 41364-A Park/Neutral Position Switch Aligner) to position the switch with the transmission manual shaft so that the tool's two lower slots fit between the tool's lower tabs and the tool's top pin slots into the upper switch slot. Maintain the transmission in neutral and keep the j 41364-a engaged on the switch until proper instruction. Put the park/neutral position switch on the transmission manual shaft where flats in the switch hub match manual shaft flats. After that align the switch hub with manual shaft flats while pressing the mounting bracket against the transmission case. Torque the mounting bolts of the park/neutral position switch to 20 foot lb / 27 nm. Secure the transmission range selector (shift) lever upright onto the manual shaft using a retaining nut tightened to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). After attaining the park/neutral position switch electrical connections you should install the transmission shift control cable along with its bracket while correctly positioning the shift control cable end toward the transmission shift lever stud. During assembly please avoid jerking movements of the shift control cable before fastening the shift control cable end clip into position on the transmission shift lever stud. After securing the transmission shift control cable bracket to the transmission using 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) torque settings, return the intermediate Exhaust Pipe and establish transmission park position then lower the vehicle.