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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Cruise Control 🢒 Cruise Control Cable Replacement

Cruise Control Cable Replacement 4.3L Engine

Removal Procedure

Important: The cruise control cable does not require mechanical adjusting after replacement. The cruise control module internally adjusts the cable. Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation for the complete operational details.


    Object Number: 600834 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the cruise control cable locator clip from the outboard rectangular hole in the routing bracket at the left front corner of the engine.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control cable conduit fitting from the round hole in the engine cable bracket.
  3. Disconnect the cruise control cable engine-end fitting from the stud on the throttle lever.
  4. Disconnect the cruise control cable fitting from the cruise control module.

    5. Object Number: 373548 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the cruise control cable bead from the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.
  6. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: Secure all of the components of the accelerator and the cruise control cables as specified. Ensure that the throttle linkage operates freely without binding between the idle position and the wide open throttle.


    Object Number: 373548 Size: SH
  1. Remove and discard the plastic cable retainer.
  2. Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
  3. Connect the cruise control cable bead to the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.

    4. Object Number: 373553 Size: SH
  4. Pull the cruise control cable until the cable is taut.

    5. Object Number: 373551 Size: SH
  5. Use care not to twist the ribbon.

    6. Object Number: 373538 Size: SH
  6. Turn the cruise control cable at the engine-end fitting in order to straighten the cruise control module ribbon, as needed.

    7. Ensure that the ribbon is flat and vertical.

  7. Slide the cruise control cable conduit over the ribbon.
    8. • Install the tangs to the cruise control module housing.
    • Ensure that the tangs snap securely into place.

    Object Number: 600834 Size: SH
  8. Snap the cruise control cable engine-end fitting over the stud on the throttle lever.
  9. Connect the cruise control cable conduit fitting to the engine cable bracket.
    10. • Ensure that the tabs snap securely into the hole.
    • Route the cruise control cable above the accelerator cable.
    • Ensure that the clip snaps securely into place.