Escort L4-116 1.9L SOHC (1991)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
Accelerator Cable
CABLE REMOVAL:
1.
Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle cam.
2.
Loosen the locknuts on the cable bracket and disconnect the cable and rubber grommet from the bracket.
3.
Disconnect the accelerator cable from the pedal lever by disconnecting the cable retaining clip from the lever.
4.
Feed the cable through the bulkhead and into the engine compartment.
5.
Remove the accelerator cable by pulling it out of its routing hole in the bulkhead.
INSTALLATION:
1.
Feed the accelerator cable through its routing hole in the bulkhead.
2.
Connect the accelerator cable retaining clip to the pedal lever.
3.
Connect the accelerator cable and rubber grommet to the cable bracket.
NOTE: On 1.8L vehicles, the accelerator cable connects to the lower half of the throttle cam. On 1.9L vehicles, the accelerator cable connects to
the upper half of the throttle cam.
4.
Connect the accelerator to the throttle cam.
5.
Tighten the locknuts on the cable bracket.
6.
Adjust the accelerator cable deflection.
Accelerator Cable
ADJUSTMENT:
THROTTLE CLOSED POSITION:
1.
Measure the accelerator cable deflection at the midway point between the throttle cable bracket and the throttle cam. The deflection should be 1-3
mm (0.04-0.12 inch).
2.
If necessary, loosen the locknuts on the cable bracket and adjust the cable deflection until within specification.
3.
After the proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the cable bracket locknuts.
WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT:
1.
Have an assistant press the accelerator pedal to the floor board.
2.
Verify that the throttle plate is in the wide open position while the throttle pedal is pressed to the floor board.
