Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

Fig. 4 Typical TV Cable Adjuster:

Fig. 5 TV Cable Adjustment. Models W/V6 And V8 Gasoline Engines Except Astro, Safari & S/T-10/15:

Fig. 6 TV Cable Adjustment. Astro, Safari & S/T-10/15:

Gasoline Engine

1. Depress and hold metal readjust tab. Move slider back through fitting in direction away from throttle body until slider stops against fitting, Figs. 4 through 6.
2. Release metal readjust tab.
3. Open throttle lever to full throttle stop position to automatically adjust cable, then release throttle lever.
4. Check cable for proper operation. If sticking or binding occurs, check system as outlined in TV SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS.

Fig. 7 TV Cable Adjustment:

Diesel Engine

1. On vehicles equipped cruise control, remove cruise control rod.
2. On all models, disconnect TV cable from throttle assembly, then loosen locknut on pump rod and shorten several turns.
3. Turn lever assembly to full throttle stop and hold in this position.
4. Adjust pump rod until injection pump lever contacts full throttle stop.
5. Release lever assembly and tighten pump rod locknut, then remove pump rod from lever assembly.
6. Connect TV cable to throttle assembly, then depress and hold metal readjusting tab. Move slider back through fitting in direction away from lever assembly until slider stops against fitting, Fig. 7.
7. Release readjust tab, then rotate lever assembly to full throttle stop and release the lever.
8. Connect pump rod and, if equipped, the cruise control throttle rod.
9. On vehicles equipped with cruise control, adjust servo throttle rod to minimum slack position. Install clip into servo ball in first free hole closest to the bell crank.