Cruise Control Cable Replacement 3.8L

Important: When removing the cable end fitting from the throttle body, push down in order to disengage the cable. Slide the cable off the throttle lever.

1. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the engine bracket.
2. Disconnect the cable end fitting from the throttle body lever stud.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



4. Remove the cruise control servo cover.



5. Remove the cruise control servo retainer from the cruise control module.
6. Compress the conduit tangs.

Pull the cable out of the cruise control module.




7. Remove the cable bead (1) from the cruise motor band end fitting (3) on the cruise control module (2).



8. Remove the cruise cable from the brake pipe clip.



9. Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the cruise control shield.
10. Remove the cruise control shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.



12. Mark the cable position on the brake booster.
13. Unclip the cruise control cable.
14. Observe the routing of the cruise cable in order to insure proper re-installation.

1. Position the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
2. Attach the cable to the marked position on the brake booster.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



4. Install the cruise control shield.

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.

5. Install the bolts and nut attaching the cruise control shield.

Tighten

•	Tighten the cruise control shield bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

•	Tighten the cruise control shield nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




6. Connect the cruise control cable to the brake pipe clip.



7. Connect the cable (4) to the cruise control module (2).
8. Connect the cable bead (1) to the cruise motor band end fitting (3) on the cruise control module (2).
9. Pull the engine end of the cable until the cable is taut.

Important: The ribbon must not be twisted.

10. Turn the cable ribbon until the ribbon is flat.
11. Slide the cable conduit fitting over the ribbon.
12. Snap the fitting into the module housing.
13. Ensure that both tangs are engaged.
14. Connect the cruise retainer to the cruise control module.



15. Install the cruise control servo cover.
16. Lower the vehicle.




Important: Install the slug of the cruise cable to the cam of the throttle body before installing the cruise cable to the engine bracket. Do not bend the core wire of the cable when installing the slug to the cam.

17. Connect the cable end fitting to the throttle body lever stud.
18. Connect the cruise control cable to the engine bracket.
19. Adjust the cruise control cable. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .

Cruise Control Cable Replacement 5.7L

Without Traction Control

1. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body linkage.

Important: To remove the cable from the throttle body, push down the cable end to disengage the cable. Slide the cable end off the throttle lever.

2. Unsnap and remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body bracket.
3. Remove the cruise control cable from the accelerator/cruise control cable servo bracket.



4. Remove the cruise control cable clip from the brake booster.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



6. Disconnect the cruise control cable rosebud connector from the brake pipe clip.



7. Remove the cruise control module shield bolts and nut.
8. Remove the cruise control module shield.



9. Remove the cruise control servo cover.



10. Remove the retainer from the cruise control module.

Compress the conduit tangs.




11. Pull the cruise control cable (4) out from the module (2).
12. Disconnect the cable bead (1) from the ribbon (3).
13. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

With Traction Control

1. Remove the cruise control servo cable adjuster cover.



2. Remove the cruise control cable from the servo cable adjuster.



3. Remove the cruise control cable (1) from the accelerator control cable clip (3).
4. Remove the cruise control cable from the accelerator/cruise control cable servo bracket.



5. Remove the cruise control cable clip from the brake booster.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



7. Disconnect the cruise control cable rosebud connector from the brake pipe clip.



8. Remove the cruise control module shield bolts and nut.
9. Remove the cruise control shield.



10. Remove the cruise control servo cover.



11. Remove the retainer from the cruise control module.

Compress the conduit tangs.




12. Pull the cruise control cable (4) out from the module (2).
13. Disconnect the cable bead (1) from the ribbon (3)
14. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

Without Traction Control

1. Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
2. Inspect the cable end to insure the O-ring is in place.
3. Connect the cable bead (1) to the ribbon (3)
4. Remove the shipping retainer.

Important: Cruise control module ribbon must not be twisted.

5. Pull the engine end of the cruise control cable until the cable is taut.
6. Install the conduit fitting over the ribbon and snap cable end into the module.

Ensure that both tangs are engaged.




7. Install the retainer to the cruise control module.



8. Install the cruise control servo cover.



9. Install the cruise control module shield.
10. Install the cruise control module shield bolts and nut.

Tighten

•	Tighten the cruise control module shield bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

•	Tighten the cruise control module shield nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




11. Connect the cruise control cable rosebud connector to the brake pipe clip.
12. Lower the vehicle.



13. Install the cruise control cable clip to the brake booster.
14. Install the cruise control cable to the accelerator/cruise control cable servo bracket.



15. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body linkage.
16. Adjust the cruise control cable as needed. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .

With Traction Control

1. Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
2. Inspect the cable end to insure the O-ring is in place.
3. Connect the cable bead (1) to the ribbon (3)
4. Remove the shipping retainer.

Important: Cruise control module ribbon must not be twisted.

5. Pull the engine end of the cruise control cable until the cable is taut.
6. Install the conduit fitting over the ribbon and snap cable end into the module.

Ensure that both tangs are engaged.




7. Install the retainer to the cruise control module.



8. Install the cruise control servo cover.



9. Install the cruise control module shield.
10. Install the cruise control module shield bolts and nut.

Tighten

•	Tighten the cruise control module shield bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

•	Tighten the cruise control module shield nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




11. Connect the cruise control cable rosebud connector to the brake pipe clip.
12. Lower the vehicle.



13. Install the cruise control cable clip to the brake booster.
14. Install the cruise control cable to the accelerator/cruise control cable servo bracket.



15. Install the cruise control cable (1) to the accelerator control cable clip (3).



16. Install the cruise control cable to the servo cable adjuster.



17. Install the cruise control servo cable adjuster cover.
18. Adjust the cruise control cable as needed. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .