Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 24:

1. Remove air cleaner/throttle body assy. (Fig. 24) as follows:
a. Disconnect Proportional Purge Solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
b. Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
C Disconnect throttle body air duct at intake manifold.
d. Remove mounting bolt and nut (Fig. 24) and partially remove air cleaner assembly (leave cables attached).

NOTE: Pay attention to throttle valve cable routing before removal so it can be re-installed in the same manner. For proper transaxle operation, the cable must not bind.

Fig. 25:

2. Disconnect throttle valve cable from air cleaner/throttle body assembly as shown in (Fig. 25).

Fig. 26:

3. Disconnect throttle valve cable from lever on transaxle and remove from bracket (Fig. 26).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Route throttle valve cable in a manner that allows free, unobstructed travel. For proper transaxle operation, the cable must not bind.

1. Install transaxle throttle valve cable to bracket and lever as shown in (Fig. 26). Make sure the cable snaps onto the lever.
2. Install the throttle valve cable to the air cleaner/throttle body as shown in (Fig. 25).
3. Install the air cleaner/throttle body assy. as follows:
a. Install assy. into position, making sure the air cleaner locating slot is engaged to the battery bracket tab, and tighten fasteners to 14 Nm (120 inch lbs.) torque.
b. Verify throttle body duct is fully seated to intake manifold and tighten clamp to 5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) torque.
C Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
d. Connect Proportional Purge Solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Perform the Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment Procedure.
6. Road test vehicle and verify proper transaxle operation.

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
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. 27:

3. Grab cable conduit near adjustment body, push in towards throttle body, then release grip (Fig. 27). This allows cable to self adjust.

Fig. 28:

4. Press locking clip to secure cable position (Fig. 28).
5. Road test vehicle to verify proper transaxle operation.