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Kickdown cable, inspection/adjustment 
Check that cable:
-  is seated in groove in pulley
-  is taut in idling position without exerting pull on pulley
-  moves easily in sleeve

Pull cable out approx. 10 mm (3/8 in) and release suddenly. Metallic click should be heard from kickdown cam (in gearbox) as it returns to idle position.

Cable over-taut: No clicking sound.

Cable slack: No kickdown action.

Correct by adjusting cable tensioner.

NOTE:  Throttle pulley must return to stop as described above.

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