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Throttle Link Rod

  1. Mount link rod on throttle housing with "L" mark on rod at housing end and "R" mark on pulley end. Put a .10" (2.5 mm) feeler gauge at pulley stop. See Fig 1 . Turn middle of rod until clearance between lever and adjusting screw is .012" (.30 mm). Ensure rod does not turn and tighten lock nuts.
  2. Recheck clearance. Ensure a .020" (.50 mm) feeler gauge cannot be inserted between lever and adjusting screw. Ensure a .004" (.10 mm) feeler gauge can be inserted between lever and adjusting screw. If clearance is not correct, repeat step 1).
Fig 1: Adjusting Throttle Link Rod (850)
G93C78479Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.