Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments




1. Warm UP engine to normal operating temperature. And check to make sure that fast idle control cam is off cam follower lever. If not, check fast idle control system referring to FAST IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION.
2. With throttle valve closed, check accelerator pedal play which should be within the following specification.

Pedal play "a": 2 - 7 mm (0.08 - 0.27 in.)

If measured value is out of specification, adjust it to specification with cable adjusting nut.




3. With accelerator pedal depressed fully, check clearance between throttle lever and lever stopper (throttle body) which should be within the following specification.

Clearance "b": 0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.02 - 0.07 in.) (With pedal depressed fully)

If measured value is out of specification, adjust it to specification by changing height of pedal stopper bolt.