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Acceleration Control System: Specifications Ford Taurus IV facelift

Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)

DescriptionNm
Accelerator cable bracket bolts9

Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)

Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)

DescriptionNm
Accelerator pedal bracket nuts18

Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)

The acceleration control consists of

  1. Accelerator cable
  2. Accelerator cable bracket
  3. Accelerator pedal
CAUTIONThe accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
CAUTIONSurrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
CAUTIONThe sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not repairable.

The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.