Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
On-Vehicle Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
3. Drain the ATF into separate suitable containers.
4. Remove the throttle cable from the throttle lever.
5. Remove the oil pan and gasket.

Caution: To prevent deformation of the tube, remove the tube by pulling both ends up.





6. Remove the tube.
7. Disconnect the shift solenoid A, B, and torque converter clutch solenoid valve connector.





8. Remove the oil strainer.





9. Remove the control valve body installation bolts.





10. Remove the nipple of the throttle cable from the throttle cam.
11. Remove the control valve body.
12. Remove the accumulator spring.





13. Remove the throttle cable from the transmission case by using a 10 mm socket wrench.
14. Remove the throttle cable.
15. Remove the O-ring from the throttle cable.

On-Vehicle Installation
1. Apply ATF to the new O-ring.
2. Install the O-ring to the throttle cable.
3. Install the throttle cable.





4. Install the nipple of the throttle cable to the throttle cam.





5. Verify that the manual valve and manual shaft are assembled correctly





6. Install the control valve body.
Tightening torque 7.0 - 11.7 Nm (80 - 120 kgf-cm, 70 - 104 inch lbs.)

Note: Step 7 is for the throttle cable replacement only.





7. With throttle cable installed to the throttle cam, bend near the center of the throttle cable to a radius of 200 mm (7.87 in). Then, pull the throttle cable until there is no play or just before the throttle cam starts to move, and stake the adjustment mark at the position shown in the figure.
8. Install the oil strainer.
Tightening torque 5.0 - 5.8 N m (50 - 0 kgf cm, 44 - 52 inch lbs.)





9. Connect the shift solenoid A, B, and torque converter clutch solenoid valve connector.
10. Install the tube.
11. Install the new gasket and oil pan.
Tightening torque 4.0 - 4.9 Nm (40 - 50 kgf cm, 35 - 43 inch lbs.)
12. Install the throttle cable to the throttle lever.
13. Adjust the throttle cable.
14. Add ATF to the specified level.
15. Carry out mechanical test.
16. Carry out road test.