Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).





2. Loosen the TV cable locknut (2) and the adjusting nut.
3. Remove the TV cable from the throttle body linkage.
4. Remove the TV cable casing from the TV cable bracket (2) at the throttle body.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove 1 bolt and the TV cable retaining bracket from the transmission.
7. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front.
8. Remove the transmission range switch. Refer to Transmission Range Switch Replacement.





9. Remove the transmission fluid pan (2) the bolts (3) and the gasket from the transmission. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Changing.
10. Remove the valve body (14) from the transmission. Refer to Valve Body and Accumulator Pistons Removal.





11. Remove the TV cable (3) case from the transmission.
12. Inspect the TV cable for fraying or kinks.
13. Replace the cable as necessary.





14. Inspect the TV cable O-ring (1) for damage. Replace the O-ring if necessary.


Installation Procedure





1. Attach the TV cable (2) to the transmission.
2. Attach the TV cable (2) to the TV cable cam (3) while installing the valve body.
3. Install the valve body (14) in the transmission. Refer to Valve Body and Accumulator Pistons Removal.
4. Install the transmission range switch. Refer to Transmission Range Switch Replacement.





5. Install the transmission fluid pan (2) and gasket to the transmission. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Changing.





6. Attach the pinion flange yoke (2) to the front differential pinion flange (3) aligning the index (reference marks) (1) on the pinion flange.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Service Precautions.

7. Secure the pinion flange yoke (2) with 4 bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten the propeller shaft bolts and nuts to 50 Nm (37 inch lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.





9. Install the TV cable casing (2) into the TV cable bracket (1) at the throttle body.





10. Install the TV cable to the throttle body linkage.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Adjust the TV cable (1). Refer to TV cable adjustment.