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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 S10 Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Cruise Control Cable Replacement

Cruise Control Cable Replacement 2.2L

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 418780 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cruise control servo module.

    2. Object Number: 528580 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the cruise control cable engine-end fitting from the slot in the engine throttle bracket.
  3. To release the tension on the cruise control adjuster, rotate the cam lever. Disconnect the cruise control cable adjuster from the nail head on the throttle cam lever.

    4. Object Number: 487408 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the cruise control cable fitting from the cruise control module by carefully prying it out with a flat-bladed tool.

    5. Object Number: 418757 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

    Object Number: 418757 Size: SH
  1. Connect the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the cruise control cable bead to the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.

    3. Object Number: 487406 Size: SH
  3. Pull the cruise control cable until the cable is taut.
  4. Turn the cruise control cable at the engine-end fitting in order to straighten the cruise control module ribbon, as needed.

    5. The ribbon must be flat and vertical.


    Object Number: 487408 Size: SH
  5. Slide the cruise control cable conduit over the ribbon.
  6. Install the tangs to the cruise control module housing.

    7. Ensure that the tangs snap securely into place.


    Object Number: 528596 Size: SH
  7. Ensure the cruise control cable is routed in the original position.

    8. Object Number: 528580 Size: SH
  8. Rotate the throttle cam lever in order to install the cruise control adjuster onto the nail head on the throttle cam lever.

    9. Discard any cable with kinks or damage to the core wire.

  9. Pull the cable conduit toward the right side of the vehicle. Thread the cable through the slot in the round hole of the cable bracket.
  10. Push the cable adjuster locking button into the locked position.

    11. 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.

  11. Push the cable adjuster plunger into the locked position (2). Ensure that the white paint area is no longer visible.
    12. • The lash should automatically be set at 0.0-1.0 mm (0.0-0.04 in) by the adjuster.
    • If an adjustment is required, refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .

    Object Number: 418780 Size: SH
  12. Connect the electrical connector to the cruise control servo module.

Cruise Control Cable Replacement 4.3L

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 418780 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cruise control servo module.

    2. Object Number: 296566 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the cruise control cable locator clip from the outboard rectangular hole in the routing bracket at the left front corner of the engine.
  3. Disconnect the cruise contorl cable conduit fitting from the round hole in the engine cable bracket.
  4. Disconnect the cruise control cable engine-end fitting from the nail-head stud on the throttle lever.

    5. Object Number: 487408 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the cruise control cable fitting from the cruise control module.

    6. Object Number: 487402 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the cruise control cable bead from the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.
  7. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 487402 Size: SH
  1. Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the cruise control cable bead to the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.

    3. Object Number: 487406 Size: SH
  3. Pull the cruise control cable until the cable is taut.
  4. Turn the cruise control cable at the engine-end fitting in order to straighten the cruise control module ribbon, as needed.

    5. Ensure that the ribbon is flat and vertical.


    Object Number: 487408 Size: SH
  5. Slide the cruise control cable conduit over the ribbon.
    6. 5.1. Install the tangs to the cruise control module housing.
    5.2. Ensure that the tangs snap securely into place.

    Object Number: 487410 Size: SH
  6. Route the cable over the brake booster, along the left side rocker cover, under the preplenum air inlet tube, and above the radiator inlet hose.

    7. Object Number: 296566 Size: SH
  7. Snap the cruise control cable engine-end fitting over the nail head stud on the throttle cam lever.
  8. Connect the cruise control cable conduit fitting to the round hole in the engine cable bracket.

    9. Ensure that the tabs snap securely into the hole.

  9. Connect the cruise control cable locator clip to the outboard rectangular hole in the routing bracket at the left front corner of the engine.
    10. 9.1. Route the cruise control cable above the accelerator cable.
    9.2. Ensure that the clip snaps securely into place.

    Object Number: 528576 Size: SH

    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.

  10. Push the cable adjuster plunger into the locked position (2). Ensure that the white paint area is no longer visible.
    11. • The lash should automatically be set at 0.0-1.0 mm (0.0-0.04 in) by the adjuster.
    • If an adjustment is required, refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .

    Object Number: 418780 Size: SH
  11. Connect the electrical connection to the cruise control servo module.
  12. Test the systems operation.