Throttle Cable/Linkage: Testing and Inspection

- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle positions.
- Hesitation on return and/or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator, and floor carpet must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- Inspect the accelerator pedal and shaft and attaching linkage for damage or distortion which would bind or limit accelerator pedal travel.
- Inspect the accelerator cable for kinks or fraying which may cause binding.
- Inspect the engine idle speed adjustment to be sure of correct idle speed specification after any accelerator linkage adjustment or repair.