RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
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.
Cable Removal/Installation At Pedal
1. From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal. Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal arm. The plastic
cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
Accelerator Pedal - Removal And Installation
2. Insert a small screwdriver into square holes located on pivots/bushing. 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.
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. Align index
