Throttle Pressure Cable

1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage Base, AutomaticSECTION Throttle Pressure Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 1989 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Loosen adjustment bracket lock screw. Position bracket with both bracket alignment tabs touching transaxle case. Tighten lock screw to 105 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
  2. Release cable assembly cross-lock by pulling upward. Ensure that cable is free to slide all the way toward engine, against its stop, after cross-lock is released. Move throttle lever fully clockwise against its internal stop and press cross-lock downward into locked position. This completes adjustment. Cable backlash is automatically removed.
  3. To check cable operation, move transaxle throttle lever forward and release slowly. Ensure cable returns to full rear position.
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