Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation




1. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
2. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).




3. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
6. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.




7. Set the locknut on the cable bracket (A). Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.
8. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
9. Adjust the throttle cable.