RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (2000)
Fig. 48 Accelerator Pedal - Removal Or Installation
2. Insert a small screwdriver into square holes located on pivots/bushings (Fig. 48). Twist screwdriver to disengage pivot locks from 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 pivot pin (Fig. 48).
2. Install two new pivots/bushings. Using large pliers, press both bushings together until they bottom on sides of pedal/bracket assembly Bushing
retaining ears will snap into position when properly installed.
3. From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal. Install throttle cable core wire and plastic cable retainer into and through upper end of pedal arm
(the plastic retainer is snapped into pedal arm). When installing plastic retainer to accelerator pedal arm, note index tab on pedal arm (Fig. 47).
Align index slot on plastic cable retainer to this index tab.
