Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Figure 4E-6 Accelerator Pedal:

ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE
There are no linkage adjustments. The control cable must be replaced with an identical replacement part.
All linkages and cables must be checked, to assure free movement, with no rubbing, chafing, or binding.
The accelerator must operate freely, without binding between full closed and side open throttle.
Observe the following, when performing service on the accelerator control cable:
- The retainer must be installed with the tangs secured over the head of the stud.
- The conduit, fitting at both ends of the cable, must have the locking tangs expanded and locked into the attaching holes.
- The braided portion of the cable must not come into contact with the front of dash sealer during replacement.
- Flexible components (hoses, wires, conduit, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm of the moving parts of the accelerator linkage, unless routing is positively controlled.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT:
1. Retainer from throttle lever stud.
2. Retainer locking tangs from support bracket.
3. Retainer from accelerator pedal rod or release cable from rod.
4. Retainer locking tanks from dash panel.

INSTALL OR CONNECT:
1. Retainer to dash panel.
2. Retainer to accelerator pedal rod or connect cable in rod slot.
3. Retainer to support bracket.
4. Retainer to throttle lever stud or connect cable to pulley.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal controls the throttle, through a cable. There are not linkage adjustment. The accelerator control cable must be replaced with an identical replacement part.
All linkages and cables must be checked, to assure free movement with no rubbing, chafing, or binding. The accelerator pedal must operate freely, without binding, between full closed and Wide Open Throttle (WOT).
Observe the following, when performing service on the accelerator pedal:
- The mounting surface between the support and the dash panel, must be free of insulation. The carpet and padding in the pedal and tunnel area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.
- Slip the accelerator control cable through the slot in the rod, before installing the retainer in the rod. Make sure it is seated properly. Use care in pressing retainer into the hole, so the cable if not kinked, or damaged.
- The linkage must operate freely, without binding, between closed throttle and full throttle.
- Wire, hoses, cable, and other flexible components, must not be placed within 13 mm (0.521 in.) of the cable or rod, at any point, in their travel.