Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic, External Controls
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Throttle Valve Control Linkage, External

 

Removal

  1. Open hood and raise vehicle just enough to gain access to transmission while still able to work on throttle body connections.

  1. Install a spring on the throttle valve (TV) lever on the transmission to hold it in the full clockwise position.

  1. Pry throttle valve cable end off throttle valve lever.

  1. Squeeze tabs on cable retainer and remove from bracket.

  1. Remove throttle body splash shield if equipped. Squeeze tabs on throttle valve cable and pull cable conduit out of bracket.

  1. Snap cable off ball on throttle body lever.

 

Installation

  1. Insert cable into throttle accelerator cable bracket (9723) so locking tab is on top, and snap cable end onto throttle body ball. Do not snap cable locking tab down into position.

  1. Route cable to transmission and through bracket.

  1. Make sure spring is in place securing throttle valve lever in full clockwise position. Snap throttle valve cable end onto throttle valve lever ball, and snap cable into bracket.

  1. Push down locking tab at engine end of conduit fitting to lock conduit at correct length. Tab is flush with circular profile of fitting.

  1. Remove spring from throttle valve lever and install throttle body splash shield, if equipped.