Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
WARNING: No surrounding engine compartment components such as wiring or hoses may contact any moving member of the accelerator
controls. All vehicles are to be checked for return to idle as follows: No perceptible hesitation or prevention of return to idle may occur during
slow removal of the foot from the accelerator pedal and shaft starting at the fully depressed wide-open throttle position.
Accelerator Cable
REMOVAL
1. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
NOTE: Take special care when removing accelerator cable so that the accelerator cable end tube and guide tube are not damaged.
2. Disconnect accelerator cable from throttle lever ball stud at throttle body. Grasp cable at ball stud end and carefully remove accelerator cable from
the ball stud.
3. Separate accelerator cable from speed control actuator at the throttle lever.
4. Remove accelerator cable from accelerator cable bracket on intake manifold.