RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while servicing accelerator pedal or cables.
Fig. 37 Cable Removal/Installation
1. From inside the vehicle, hold up the accelerator pedal. Remove the plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal arm.
The plastic cable retainer snaps into pedal the arm.
Fig. 38 Accelerator Pedal - Removal Or Installation
2. Insert a small screwdriver into the square holes located on the pivots/bushings. Twist the screwdriver to disengage the pivot locks from the pivot
pin. Pivots will be damaged when removing. Discard old pivots.
3. Remove pedal/bracket assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position pedal/bracket assembly over the pivot pin.
2. Install two new pivots/bushings. Using large pliers, press both of the bushings together until they bottom on the sides of the pedal/bracket
assembly Bushing retaining ears will snap into position when properly installed.
