Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure






1. Remove the adjustment cover (2) of the Throttle Valve (TV) cable.
2. Remove the TV cable (1) from the accelerator cable and from the bracket.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle fluid pan.
5. Remove the transaxle drain plug from the transaxle fluid pan, and drain the transaxle fluid.






6. Remove the 15 fluid pan bolts.
7. Remove the transaxle fluid pan guard (3), the fluid pan (2), and the fluid pan gasket (1).






8. Remove the TV cable (2) from the throttle valve cam (1).
9. Remove the TV cable from the transaxle case.
10. Inspect the TV cable O-ring for cuts or for other damage. Replace the O-ring, as necessary.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the TV cable (2) into the transaxle case.
2. Install the TV cable to the throttle valve cam (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the new fluid pan gasket, the fluid pan, and the fluid pan guard. Secure the items with the 15 bolts. Refer to Changing Fluid and Cleaning Filter Screen.
Tighten the 15 transaxle fluid pan bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
4. Tighten the transaxle drain plug to the transaxle fluid pan.
Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the TV cable to the accelerator cable. Install the TV cable and the accelerator cable into the bracket.
7. Install the TV cable adjustment cover.
8. Refill the transaxle fluid as necessary.