Section 10-02: Accelerator Pedal and Linkage
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Kickdown Control Shaft Rod, Vehicles with C6 Automatic Transmission

Removal

  1. Remove throttle body splash shield if equipped.

  1. Snap kickdown cable off throttle body ball. Using pliers, depress lock on kickdown cable conduit and remove it from bracket.

  1. Raise vehicle enough to gain access to transmission and still be able to access throttle body area.

  1. Snap kickdown cable off transmission kickdown lever.

  1. Squeeze tabs on kickdown cable conduit and remove cable from bracket and from vehicle.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Disposable red spacer provides 5mm (0.2-inch) gap between metal cable end stop and plastic end fitting.

    Make sure spacer is secured on cable end fitting at throttle body end. If red spacer is not present, use 5mm (0.2-inch) shim or spacer.

  1. Insert conduit fitting into engine bracket and slide cable end fitting onto ball stud on throttle lever.

  1. Route cable down to transmission and insert conduit fitting into bracket and snap into place.

  1. Snap cable end onto ball stud on transmission kickdown lever.

  1. Ratchet cable adjusting ratcheting mechanism to correct setting by rotating to wide-open throttle position by hand.

  1. Remove red spacer and discard.

  1. Install throttle body splash shield.