A/T Throttle (Kickdown) Cable - Replacement Procedures

NO.: TSB-96-23-005

DATE: March, 1996

MODEL: 1989-96 Mirage

SUBJECT:
A/T THROTTLE (KICKDOWN) CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

TSB Revision TSB-96-23-005

PURPOSE
This bulletin contains procedures for securing and adjusting the transmission throttle (kickdown) cable stopper when replacing the cable on a 1989-96 Mirage equipped with the F3A2 transaxle. This information is not included in the service manuals for the affected vehicles.

Add the following transmission throttle cable replacement procedures to the indicated page in each affected manual. Write the TSB revision number of this bulletin in the "TSB Revision" box at the bottom of the affected service manual page.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1989-96 Mirage equipped with F3A2 Automatic Transaxle

AFFECTED MANUALS

1989 Mirage, Volume 1, page 21-91
1990 Mirage, Volume 1, page 23-34
1991 Mirage, Volume 1, page 23-87
1992 Mirage, Volume 1, page 23-76
1993-96 Mirage, Volume 1, page 23-56

PROCEDURE

SECURING AND ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE STOPPER
When replacing the old throttle (kickdown) cable with a new one, secure the stopper on the new cable by using the following procedures:





1. Connect the throttle cable to the transmission. Route the cable correctly and clamp it in the proper points. (Do not connect the cable to the throttle body at this time).

2. Pull back cable dust cover to expose the stopper.

3. Gently pull the inner cable to remove any slack from the cable.

4. With tension still on the cable, move the stopper until the distance "L" shown in the illustration is between 0.5-1.5 mm (0.2-0.6 in.), then crimp the stopper to secure it into position on the cable.

5. Slide the dust cover back to its proper position.

6. Connect the inner cable to the throttle body. Make any necessary adjustments to the throttle cable by using the procedures in the service manual.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This bulletin is for information only not warranty authorization. Use standard warranty procedures.

Labor Operation: 23113210

Time Allowance: 0.6 hours

Warranty Coverage: Basic 36 months/36,000 miles