Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Description and Operation
The throttle is controlled by an accelerator cable and accelerator pedal and shaft. The following should be noted when servicing the system:
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The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the Wide-open Throttle (WOT) positions.
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Hesitation on return and/or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur throughout the total travel of the accelerator pedal and shaft.
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Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator
cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
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The sliding inner member accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
