S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD L4-119 1.9L VIN A 2-BBL (1983)
Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment
Number:
83-I-34
Section:
VII
Date:
JAN., 1983
Subject:
T.V. CABLE ADJUSTMENT - ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS USED WITH GAS OR DIESEL ENGINES - EXCEPT THM
400 SINCE 1981
CABLE READJUSTMENT
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
The following procedures should be used whenever the T.V. cable has to be readjusted. Shift points and the durability of the
transmission can be affected by this adjustment.
1.
Engine must be off.
2.
Reset cable to readjust position:
^
Depress and hold metal readjust tab.
^
Move slider back through fitting away from throttle lever until slider stops against fitting.
^
Release readjust tab.
3.
Adjust cable:
^
Rotate throttle lever to wide-open-throttle.
^
Slider must ratchet (click). If not, refer to repair procedure.
4.
Review system for proper operation by driving vehicle and checking for availability of wide-open-throttle downshifts (into passing
gear).
REPAIR PROCEDURE
^
Inspect T.V. cable bracket on engine. The bracket should be firmly attached. Tighten fasteners if loose. The bracket should be flat and
perpendicular to the T.V. cable at the cable attaching surface. If not, replace the bracket.
^
Inspect T.V. cable for binding or damage. The cable should work freely, without restriction. If not, replace the cable.
^
Inspect T.V. link at transmission. It should operate freely and be undamaged. If not, refer to transmission repair section of the service manual.
^
Readjust T.V. cable using Steps 1 through 4.
