Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

FREE PLAY
1. Adjust the idle speed to specification.
2. Measure the free play at the accelerator pedal and shaft.
3. Free play should be 1-3mm (0.04-0.12 inch). If necessary, loosen the locknut and adjust at the accelerator cable bracket, located near the throttle body.
4. Tighten the locknut after proper free play is achieved.
5. Adjust the wide open throttle position.

DEFLECTION
1. Slide the boot down to expose the accelerator cable.
2. Measure the accelerator cable deflection. The deflection should be 1-3mm (0.04-0.12 inch).
3. If necessary, loosen the locknuts and adjust the accelerator cable tension. Tighten the locknuts after the proper deflection is achieved.
4. Slide the boot up over the accelerator cable.
5. Adjust the wide open throttle position.

WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION
1. Adjust the accelerator cable deflection.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal and shaft to the floor.
3. Confirm that the throttle plate is in the wide open position in the throttle body.

Kickdown Switch:

4. If necessary, loosen the kickdown switch locknut and adjust the kickdown switch on the accelerator shaft retainer.
5. Tighten the kickdown switch locknut after the adjustment is completed.