OEM 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Throttle Cable

2002 Chevrolet Prizm Throttle Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Throttle Cable for the 4 Speed-MS7 on 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: The procedure to replace the Throttle Cable for the 4 speed-ms7 begins with disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable and adjusting the Throttle Cable locknut before cable removal. Cut the Throttle Cable from connecting to the throttle valve linkage along with the Throttle Cable bracket and detach it from the throttle guide bracket at the top of the transaxle. The technician needs to support the vehicle and remove six bolts from the left splash shield and place a drain pan underneath the transaxle fluid pan. The transaxle Drain Plug removal will initiate fluid drainage so the technician can proceed to disassemble the pnp switch and transaxle fluid pan with its gasket. Deactivate the Throttle Cable from the throttle valve cam at the valve body assembly and remove it through the retaining bolt and transaxle bore. The installation process for a new Throttle Cable requires bending the cable into 200 mm (7.87 inches) radius before pulling with force until resistance appears then staking the stopper 0.8 - 1.5 mm (0.03 - 0.059 inch) from the cable end. The Throttle Cable installation process requires the cable to enter the transaxle followed by a securing bolt retention at 8 nm (71 inch lbs.). Secure the Throttle Cable at the throttle valve cam of the valve body assembly then install a new transaxle fluid pan gasket and replace the fluid pan by securing the Drain Plug to 17 nm (13 inch lbs.). The pnp switch and left splash shield must be reinstalled by tightening 6 bolts to 5 nm (44 inch lbs.). Then lower the vehicle before connecting the Throttle Cable to both Throttle Cable guide bracket and Throttle Cable bracket which holds the throttle valve linkage. Finish the fluid pan installation by tightening the Drain Plug to 17 nm (13 inch lbs.). Then put the pnp switch back and left splash shield screws with 6 bolts tightened to 5 nm (44 inch lbs.). Position the negative (-) battery cable and perform a transaxle fluid level check.