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A/T - Revised Procedure for TV Cable Adjustment

File In Section: 7 - Transmission

Bulletin No.: 73-71-05

Date: October, 1997

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Revised Procedure for 3T40 TV Cable Adjustment

Models:
1995-96 Buick Century
1995-96 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica
1995-98 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
1995-97 Pontiac Sunfire with 3T40 (MD9)

This bulletin is being issued to revise the service procedure for adjusting the 3T40 TV cable in Section 7A of the Service Manual.

The Service Manual incorrectly states the procedure to properly perform the adjustment.

The correct procedure should read as follows Tools Required: 17 mm Socket, Torque Wrench








Figures 1 and 2

1. Depress and hold the re-adjustment tab.

2. Pull the cable conduit out until the slider mechanism hits the stop.

3. Release the button.

4. Position the 17 mm socket with torque wrench onto the throttle body pulley cam assembly.

5. Rotate the torque wrench to the full wide open throttle (WOT) position and apply 7.0 - 10.0 N.m (62 - 69 in. lb).

Important:
Audible clicks will occur during this step.

6. Release the applied pressure on the torque wrench.

7. Remove the torque wrench and socket.