Kickdown cable re-setting procedure

KICKDOWN CABLE RE-SETTING PROCEDURE

Model

Discovery Automatic Diesel with EDC

Affected vehicles

All

Date

1996-04-03

Reference

03/04/96

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Kickdown Cable Re-Setting Procedure

MODEL

Discovery Automatic Diesel with EDC

DETAIL

It would appear from reports received that clarification is required regarding the process for achieving the correct kickdown cable setting when replacing or re-setting a cable. The workshop manual does not clearly define this processand this bulletin should be used incojunction with the manual when undertaking any service repairs in the area..

ACTION REQUIRED

Vehicles that require the kickdown cable to be replaced or re-set, refer to the process detailed below. This information should be used inconjunction with the workshop manual procedure.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

Process for remove and re-fitting kickdown cable. See illustration ‘A’ Remove split pin from pin. Remove pin from clevis. Undo locknut from thread. Remove cable from bracket.

To refit kickdown cable Ensure one locknut is at the base of the thread; and the other is removed to allow the cable clevis end to pass through the smaller hole in the kickdown bracket. Push cable through hole until it abuts against the 1st locknut; screw on the 2nd locknut. Adjust the thread position until either; 6 threads are visible behind the 1st locknut (see illustration ‘B’ item 1) or a dimension of 28mm is achieved between the rear face of the bracket and the end of the threads (see illustration ‘B’ item 2). Continued.........................

03/04/96

44/01/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ All LD

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

4F5A

SRO

44.30.01 Remove and refit cable and /or adjust 00.10 hour

Kickdown Cable Re-Setting Procedure

MODEL

Discovery Automatic Diesel with EDC

Tighten both locknuts. Refit pin and split pin.

To reset cables

Rotate knurled thumbwheel to adjust the kickdown cable until the cable crimp is 1mm from the end of the thread (see illustration B item 3), (visible by sliding back the rubber boot).

03/04/96 44/01/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ All LD