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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Geo 🢒 1997 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed-MB3 🢒 Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Loosen the TV cable locknut and adjust nut.
  2. Remove the TV cable from the throttle valve linkage and the TV cable bracket.
  3. Remove the TV cable from the TV cable guide bracket.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the 6 bolts and the left splash shield from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the PNP nuts and the PNP switch from the transaxle.
  7. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transaxle fluid pan.
  8. Remove the following from the transaxle:
    9. 8.1. The transaxle drain plug from the transaxle fluid pan and drain the transaxle fluid
    8.2. The 15 transaxle fluid pan bolts the fluid pan and the fluid pan gasket
    8.3. The TV cable from the throttle valve cam at the valve body assembly
    8.4. The TV cable
    8.5. The TV cable retaining bolt and the TV cable
  9. Inspect the TV cable O-ring for cuts or other damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    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.

  1. Install the TV cable and the TV cable retaining bolt into the transaxle case.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  2. Install the TV cable to the throttle valve cam at the valve body assembly.
  3. Install the new fluid pan gasket, the fluid pan. Secure the items with the 15 bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle fluid pan bolts to 4.9 N·m (43 lb in).

  4. Tighten the transaxle drain plug to the transaxle fluid pan.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 49 N·m (36 lb ft).

  5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  6. Install the PNP switch to the transaxle.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the PNP nuts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Install the left splash shield and the 6 left splash shields bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the 6 bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the TV cable to the accelerator cable.

    10. Install the TV cable and the accelerator cable into the retaining bracket.

  10. Install the TV cable adjustment cover.
  11. Refill the transaxle fluid as necessary.