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Speed Control Cable: Installation

  1. Pull the cable wire from the speed control cable actuator cap.
  2. Insert the speed control cable slug into the speed control servo pulley slot.
    1. Gently push the retaining spring.
    2. Push the speed control cable slug into the speed control servo pulley slot until the retaining spring snaps back into the seated position.
    Fig 1: Inserting Speed Control Cable Slug Into Speed Control Servo Pulley Slot
    G01605469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is fully seated onto the speed control actuator cable cap.
    NOTE: Incorrect wrapping of the speed control actuator cable around the speed control actuator pulley may result in a high idle condition.
    Fig 2: Releasing Compressed Spring While Aligning Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap Tabs With Slots
    G01605470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Release the compressed spring while aligning the speed control actuator cable cap tabs with the slots in the speed control actuator housing.
  5. Rotate the speed control actuator cable cap until the locking tab engages.
    Fig 3: Rotating Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap
    G01605471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the speed control actuator cable to the throttle lever.
    1. Install the bolt.
    2. Snap into place.
    Fig 4: Connecting Speed Control Actuator Cable To Throttle Lever
    G01605472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Adjust the speed control actuator cable. For additional information, refer to CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
  8. Install the engine cover.
    1. Position the engine cover.
    2. Install the nut.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Cover Nut
    G01605473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.