Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Site vehicle on a four post ramp [hoist].
2. Select neutral "N".
3. Disconnect battery negative lead.





4. Remove clevis pin and release kickdown cable at throttle linkage.
5. Release outer cable locknut.
6. Disconnect cable from abutment bracket.
7. Release cable from retaining clip at bracket attached to cylinder head.
8. Feed cable through to underside of vehicle.
9. Raise vehicle on ramp [hoist].
10. Remove gearbox fluid pan.





11. Remove 13 bolts securing control unit assembly to gearbox.





12. Rotate accelerator cam and release nipple of kickdown inner cable from cam.
13. Using special tool LRT 44004, compress cable tangs and remove cable from gearbox.
14. If cable is to be reinstalled, remove O-ring seal and clean cable assembly.

INSTALLATION
15. Install NEW O-ring seal to cable and lubricate seal.
16. Install cable to gearbox casing ensuring it is correctly seated.
17. Spring load cam by turning once and install inner cable nipple into cam seat.

NOTE: When a new cable is installed, to help locate nipple to cam, introduce a curve into the cable. DO NOT bend or kink cable.

18. Ensuring cable nipple remains engaged, feed free end of cable assembly into engine compartment.
19. Locate control unit assembly to gearbox and loosely install 13 bolts. Ensure selector shaft locates into gear shift fork.





20. Locate selector linkage setting gauge LRT-44-002 in position and gently press control unit forwards as shown. Tighten bolts to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.).
21. Remove setting gauge.
22. Install gearbox fluid pan.
23. Lower vehicle on ramp [hoist].
24. Adjust kickdown cable.
25. Reconnect battery negative lead.
26. Refill gearbox oil using correct grade of oil.