Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

ADJUST

NOTE: The Throttle Valve (TV) linkage adjustment is pre-set at the factory. Any time the engine, transaxle, or throttle linkage components are removed, it is recommended that the TV linkage adjustment be reset after component installation or replacement.

External Cable
1. Remove throttle body linkage snow shield from cable retainer bracket.
2. Unsnap adjuster locking clip (white) at cable retainer bracket.
3. Hold transaxle lever in the idle position against idle stop.
4. Snap adjuster locking clip (white) into the lock position, then install splash shield.
5. Check linkage for proper operation.

Internal Cable

NOTE: After external cable has been adjusted, adjust internal cable as follows:

1. Remove throttle body linkage snow shield.
2. Disengage TV adjustment tab. Hold throttle cam pulley on the throttle body and rotate from idle position to Wide Open Throttle (WOT) two times to remove any previously setting in the cable. Do not allow pulley to snap back from WOT position.
3. Using a long screwdriver, insert into the notch of the transaxle outer TV lever. Hold the TV lever at the transaxle hard set position (towards dash panel) and secure TV adjustment tab by pushing it toward the cable.
4. After TV cable has been adjusted, the TV pressure should be checked as follows:

Control Pressure Check Gauge Installation:

a. Remove plug at transaxle TV pressure port shown in the Control Pressure Check Gauge Installation image. TV pressure tap is not visible from above. The tap is located beneath the line pressure tap.
b. Install a quick disconnect and a 0.0-700 kPa (0.0-100 psi) gauge, then start vehicle and place gear selector in Drive position.
c. TV pressure should be within 0.0-12 kPa (0.0-5 psi) at idle. If zero (0.0) psi is read, verify gauge is functioning by moving throttle to increase engine RPM.
d. If TV pressure is not within 0.0-5 psi, repeat adjustment procedure.
5. If TV pressure is still not 0.0-5 psi, perform the following procedure:
a. Disconnect TV cable at transaxle TV lever. Push TV to hard set position.

NOTE: If TV pressure is within 0.0-5 psi, continue with following procedure. If TV pressure is not within the 0.0-5 psi range, refer to Testing and Inspection/Procedures/Line Pressure Test.

b. Inspect for proper TV cable routing.
c. Inspect for proper installation of TV cable in TV bracket, ensure cable is secure in bracket and cable tabs are locked into the bracket.
d. Inspect for proper installation of TV cable at the accelerator bracket.