Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Accelerator Pedal Assembly:

ACCELERATOR PEDAL
When performing service on the accelerator pedal, observe the following:

- The mounting surface between the support and dash panel must be free of insulation. The carpet and padding in the pedal and tunnel area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.

- Slip the accelerator control cable through the slot in the rod and then install the retainer in the rod, makeing sure it is seated. Use care when pressing the retainer into the hole in the rod to ensure that the cable is not kinked or damaged in any way.

- After securing all components of the accelerator linkage, the linkage must operate freely without binding between full closed throttle and full wide open throttle.

- Wires, hoses, cables or other obstructions must not be placed within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of the cable or the rod at any point in their travel.

Control Cable And Linkage:

ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE
When performing service on the accelerator control cable, observe the following:

- The retainer must be installed with the tangs secured overhead of the stud.

- The conduit fitting at both ends of the cable must have the locking tangs expanded and locked in the attaching holes.

- The braided portion of the accelerator cable assembly must not come in contact with the front of the dash sealer during assembly, repair, or replacement of the assembly.

- The flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2 inches) of the moving parts of the accelerator linkage outboard of the support unless the routing is positively controlled.

REMOVE/DISCONNECT
- Retainer from throttle lever stud or release cable from pulley.
- Retainer locking tangs from support bracket.
- Retainer from accelerator pedal rod or release cable from rod.
- Retainer locking tangs from dash panel.

INSTALL/CONNECT
- Retainer to dash panel.
- Retainer to accelerator pedal rod or connect cable in rod slot.
- Retainer to support bracket.
- Retainer to throttle lever stud or connect cable to pulley.