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Item 2: Speed Control Cable Installation Note

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  1. Connect the speed control actuator cable to the throttle body.
    Fig 1: Connecting Speed Control Actuator Cable To Throttle Body
    G03245296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Incorrect wrapping of the speed control cable core wire around the speed control actuator pulley may result in a high idle condition.
  3. Insert the speed control cable slug into the speed control actuator pulley slot.
    1. Gently push the retaining spring.
    2. Insert the speed control cable slug completely into the speed control actuator pulley slot.
      Fig 2: Inserting Speed Control Cable
      G03245297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is correctly seated onto the speed control cable cap.
    Fig 3: Aligning Speed Control Cable Cap Tabs
    G03245298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Align the speed control cable cap tabs with the slots in the speed control actuator housing and seat the speed control cable cap.
  6. Rotate the speed control cable cap clockwise until the locking tab engages.
    Fig 4: Rotating Speed Control Cable Cap Clockwise
    G03245299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.