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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 3T40 🢒 Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 104507 Size: SH

    Important: Observe the throttle valve (TV) cable routing when you remove the cable. Duplicate the cable routing when installing the cable.

  1. Remove the TV cable end from the accelerator control lever assembly slot.
  2. Remove the TV cable conduit end from the bracket by compressing the locking tangs.
  3. Remove the TV cable routing clips or straps.

    4. Object Number: 104509 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt that is securing the TV cable to the transmission. Pull up on the cable cover at the transmission until the cable is visible.
  5. Remove the cable from the transmission link.

    6. Object Number: 104512 Size: SH
  6. Remove the transmission case seal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 104512 Size: SH
  1. Install a new seal into the transmission case hole.
  2. Install the transmission end of the cable to the TV link.

    3. Object Number: 104509 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the TV cable bolt and washer assembly to the transmission.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the TV cable routing clips or straps.
  5. Install the TV cable conduit end to the bracket.

    6. Object Number: 104509 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage or kink the wire cable.

  6. Install the TV cable into the accelerator control lever assembly slot.
  7. Pull on the upper end of the cable. The cable should travel a short distance with light resistance caused by the small return spring on the TV lever. When releasing the upper end of the TV cable, the cable should return to the zero TV position.
  8. Adjust the TV cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment .