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2004 Acura 3.5RL

Actuator Cable

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Actuator Cable
  1. Ensure actuator cable operates smoothly without binding or sticking. Put transmission in Neutral or Park. Start engine. Hold engine speed to 3000 RPM with no load until radiator cooling fan operates. Allow engine to idle.
  2. Rotate output linkage until engine speed begins to increase. Measure output linkage free play from throttle fully closed position to engine speed increase position. See Fig 1. Free play should be 0.13-0.17" (3.3-4.3 mm) on 3.2TL or 0.18-0.22" (4.5-5.5 mm) on 3.5RL. If free play is not as specified, go to next step.
  3. Loosen lock nut and adjusting nut. Move actuator cable until engine speed begins to increase. Tighten lock nut and adjusting nut. Loosen adjusting nut until distance from bracket is 0.13-0.17" (3.3-4.3 mm) on 3.2TL or 0.18-0.22" (4.6-5.6 mm) on 3.5RL. Pull actuator cable until adjusting nut contacts bracket and tighten lock nut. Recheck actuator cable adjustment.
Fig 1: Measuring Actuator Cable Free Play (3.2TL Shown; 3.5RL Is Similar)
G99F05161Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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