Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

The transmission throttle valve is operated by a cam on the valve body throttle lever. The throttle lever is actuated by a cable connected to the engine throttle body lever.
The throttle valve is located within the transaxle valve body and is responsible for transaxle shift speed, shift quality, and part-throttle downshift sensitivity. Proper cable adjustment is essential for proper transaxle operation.

NOTE: The air cleaner/throttle body assembly must be installed into position before making this adjustment.

1. Verify cable is routed properly with no kinked or binding conditions.
2. Release adjustment locking clip on cable at throttle body. It is not necessary to remove clip.

Fig. 217:

3. Grab cable conduit near adjustment body, push in towards throttle body, then release grip (Fig. 217). This allows cable to self adjust.

Fig. 218:

4. Press locking clip to secure cable position (Fig. 218).
a. Road test vehicle to verify proper transaxle operation.