Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Throttle body side inner cable
3. Bushing
4. Accelerator arm side inner cable
5. Pull the left side of the accelerator pedal toward you, and then remove the accelerator pedal from the accelerator arm.
6. Spring
7. Accelerator switch connector
8. Accelerator arm bracket
9. Split pin
10. Accelerator arm
11. Return spring
12. Accelerator switch
13. Accelerator arm stopper
14. Bolt
Note: Split pin--Part # 9--should not be reused
Inspection
- Check the inner and outer cable for damage.
- Check the cable for smooth movement.
- Check the accelerator arm for bending.
- Check the return spring for deterioration.
- Check the connection of bushing to end metal fitting.
- Check the accelerator switch for ON/OFF switching.
Installation
1. Bolt
2. Accelerator arm stopper
3. Accelerator switch
Note: Apply multipurpose grease around the each moving point of the accelerator arm--MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or equivalent.
4. Return spring
5. Accelerator arm
6. Split pin
Note: Apply the specified sealant--3M ATD Part No.8663 or equivalent--to the bolt mounting hole, and then tighten the accelerator arm bracket.
7. Accelerator arm bracket
8. Accelerator switch connector
9. Spring
10. Accelerator pedal
Notes:
(1) Securely install the resin bushing of the accelerator cable on the end of the accelerator arm.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease--MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No.2525035 or equivalent--around the cable end.
11. Accelerator arm side inner cable
12. Bushing
13. Throttle body side inner cable
14. Adjusting bolt
Post-installation Operation
^ Accelerator Cable Adjustment
^ Accelerator Switch Adjustment