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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987NOVA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 7 (SERVICING - A/T)ADJUSTMENTSKICKDOWN CABLETRACKER
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
KICKDOWN Cable: Tracker
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Tracker
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Geo Tracker and 1992 Geo Prizm. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure accelerator cable is adjusted correctly. Loosen kickdown cable lock nut and adjusting nut. See Fig 1. Fully depress and hold accelerator pedal.
- Pull kickdown cable in direction "A". See Fig 1. Rotate lock nut to obtain a .039" (.99 mm) lock nut-to-bracket clearance. When adjusting clearance, ensure adjusting nut does not contact bracket.
- Release accelerator pedal. Maintain lock nut-to-bracket clearance at .039" (.99 mm). Rotate adjusting nut until it engages bracket. With adjusting nut even with bracket surface, tighten lock nut securely.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.