Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual, Page: 458 / 1282

INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM [FS]
ACCELERATOR CABLE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
[FS1
1. Verify that the throttle valve is closed.
2. Measure the free play of throttle cable.
Note
• To measure the cable free play, push the
cable into the housing and put a white mark
on the cable at the end of the housing. Then
pull the cable out and measure distance from
the white mark to the end of the cable
housing.
Free play
1.5— 4.0 mm {0.06— 0.15 in}
W 6 U 1 1 3 W 0 5
3. If not within the specification, adjust the
accelerator cable as follows.
(1) Move the white loocking tab A to the unlock
position.
(2) Turn stopper B to the unlock position.
Note
• If stopper B will not unlock, it may be
necessary to carefully bend tab C out by using
a suitable tool.
(3) To adjust the free play, push or pull the throttle
cable housing directly behind the spring.
(4) Turn stopper B to the lock position.
4. Measure the throttle cable free play once again,
making sure that it is within the specification.
5. Move the white locking tab A to the lock position.
6. Confirm correct accelerator operation.
W 6 U 1 1 3 W A 6
LOCK
UNLOCK
FREE PLAY
WHITE MARK
FREE PLAY
ADJUSTMENT
0 1 -1 3 A -4