Symptom Chart

Inspect the accelerator pedal and shaft and attaching linkage for damage or distortion which would bind or limit accelerator travel.
Inspect the accelerator cable for kinks or fraying which may cause binding.
Inspect the engine idle speed adjustment to make sure of correct idle speed specification after any accelerator linkage adjustment or repair.
Inspect throttle body for excessive wear or damage.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Excessive effort needed to depress accelerator pedal and shaft	Worn accelerator lever pivot bushing.	INSTALL a new accelerator and brake pedal assembly. REFER to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION .
	Accelerator cable binding.	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Worn or damaged throttle body.	INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS .
Accelerator pedal and shaft feels rough or raspy	Frayed or binding accelerator cable.	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
Accelerator pedal and shaft feels rough or raspy	Worn or damaged throttle body.	INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS .
Accelerator pedal and shaft bind or stick	Kinked accelerator cable.	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Foreign object caught in accelerator pedal linkage.	CHECK the accelerator pedal linkage.
	Worn or damaged throttle body.	INSTALL a new throttle body. REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS .
High engine idle speed	Kinked accelerator cable.	INSTALL a new accelerator cable.
	Foreign object caught in accelerator pedal linkage.	CHECK the accelerator pedal linkage.
	Incorrect engine idle speed.	REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE , for diagnosis and testing of the idle control system.