3-43. ACCELERATOR LINKAGE MAINTENANCE
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
3-82 Change 1
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Inspection
d. Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
1.
Remove cotter pin (18) and washer (17) and disconnect accelerator cable clevis (16) from accelerator
pedal rod (14). Discard cotter pin (18).
2.
Remove hitch pin (1) and washer (2) and disconnect hand throttle clevis (3) from accelerator pedal
rod (14).
3.
Remove nut and lockwasher assembly (19) and harness clamp (21) from lower capscrew (25).
Discard nut and lockwasher assembly (19).
4.
Remove three locknuts (22), washers (23), capscrews (25), washers (24.1), and two accelerator rod
retainers (24) from cowl (20). Discard locknuts (22).
NOTE
Bushing halves may detach from accelerator pedal rod during
removal.
5.
Pull accelerator pedal rod (14) forward through gasket (5) in cowl (20) and remove accelerator
rod (14).
6.
Remove accelerator rod retainers (24) and bushing halves (4) from accelerator pedal rod (14).
7.
Remove gasket (5) from cowl (20).
8.
Remove locknut (11), washer (12), capscrew (15), and accelerator cable clevis (16) from body
bracket (13). Discard locknut (11).
9.
Remove nut (10), capscrew (7), and clamps (6) and (9) from A-beam (8). Remove clamp (9) from
accelerator cable (28).
10.
Loosen two nuts (27) and disconnect accelerator cable (28) from engine bracket (31).
11.
Disconnect throttle return spring (29) from engine bracket (31).
12.
Remove accelerator cable clip (26), accelerator cable (28), and accelerator cable end (32) from
injection pump throttle shaft (30).
a. Removal
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 183)
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 32)
Nut and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix G, Item 244)
Lubricating oil, seasonal grade OE
(Appendix G, Item 45)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
• Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-387-10)
• Engine access cover removed (para. 10-22)
Maintenance Level
Unit
