RAM 2500 Van V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1995)
Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Adjustments
CHECKING THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn ignition key to OFF position.
2. Remove air cleaner on gas engines.
Throttle Valve Cable Attachment
3. Verify that lever on throttle body is at curb idle position. Then verify that transmission throttle lever is also at idle position.
4. Slide cable off attachment stud on throttle body.
Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment
5. Compare position of cable end to attachment stud on throttle body lever:
a. Cable end and attachment stud should be aligned (or centered on one another) to within 1 mm (0.039 in.) in either direction.
b. If cable end and attachment stud are mis- aligned (off center), cable will have to be adjusted as described in following adjustment procedure.
6. Reconnect cable end to attachment stud. Then with aid of a helper, observe movement of transmission throttle lever and lever on throttle body.
a. If both levers move simultaneously from idle to half-throttle and back to idle position, adjustment is correct.
b. If transmission throttle lever moves ahead of, or lags behind throttle body lever, cable adjustment will be necessary Or, if throttle body lever
prevents transmission lever from returning to closed position, cable adjustment will be necessary.
THROTTLE VALVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Remove air cleaner.
3. Disconnect cable end from attachment stud on control lever.
4. Verify that transmission throttle lever is in fully closed position. Then be sure lever on throttle body is at curb idle position.
5. Locate cable lock button. Button is part of cable retainer at engine end of cable.
6. Press cable lock button inward to release cable. Lock button only has to move about 2 mm (0.070 in.) to release cable in adjuster head.
7. Center cable end on attachment stud to within 1 mm (0.039 in.) and release lock button.
