Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect throttle cable, as follows:
a. Disconnect the cable housing from the bracket.
b. Disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage.
c. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cable clamp from the torque converter clutch housing.
2. Remove valve body.





3. Remove throttle cable. Remove the retaining bolt and pull out the throttle cable.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

INSTALLATION NOTE:
- If throttle cable is new, stake the stopper on the inner cable.





a. Bend the cable so there is a radius of about 200 mm (7.87 inch).
b. Pull the inner cable lightly until slight resistance is felt, and hold it there.
c. Stake the stopper, 0.8-1.5 mm (0.031-0.059 inch) from the end of the outer cable.
- After installation, fill Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and check the fluid level.
- Adjust the throttle cable.
1. Check that the accelerator pedal if fully released.
2. Ensure inner cable is not slack.
3. Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0-1 mm (0-0.04 inch)
If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.