ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: GASOLINE
VEHICLES
TESTING THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LIMIT SWITCH
See Test Procedure 17 – Front Differential Limit Switch on page 11-25.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on
page 1-3.
2.
Locate front differential limit switch above accelerator pedal.
3.
Disconnect wire leads of switch (1) from wire harness (Figure 13-10, Page 13-15).
4.
Remove the nuts (2) and screws (3) that secure the switch (1) and remove the switch.
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Figure 13-10 Front Differential Limit Switch Removal
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LIMIT SWITCH INSTALLATION
1.
Install the front differential limit switch (1) in the reverse order of removal and tighten the nuts (2) to 4 in-lb (0.5
N·m) (Figure 13-10, Page 13-15). See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not overtighten the retaining nuts. If the nuts are overtightened, the switch could become damaged.
2.
Move the accelerator pedal back and forth to ensure that the switch lever is being properly activated.
3.
Connect wire leads of switch to wire harness.
4.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles, Section
1, Page 1-4.
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