Throttle Cable/Linkage: Description and Operation

Accelerator Pedal And Linkage:

PURPOSE

The position of the throttle plate is regulated by the accelerator cable.

OPERATION

A ferrule attached to the accelerator cable end engages the throttle control lever at the throttle body. From the throttle control lever, the accelerator cable enters a casing that routes through the engine compartment to the bulkhead. At the accelerator pedal and shaft, a plastic insert with lock tabs is used to secure the accelerator cable.
The accelerator pedal and shaft is mounted on an accelerator shaft retainer that is secured to the front floor pan with two bolts. A pin extending through the accelerator shaft retainer provides the pedal pivot point. When the accelerator pedal and shaft is pressed, its rotation on the pivot pin pulls the accelerator cable and opens the throttle plate. When released, an accelerator shaft spring returns the accelerator pedal and shaft and throttle to the idle position.