Cruise Control Servo Cable: Adjustments

1988 Chevrolet S10/T10 Blazer 4WD L4-151 2.5LSECTION Adjustments

1. Ensure throttle is completely closed and ignition is off.
2. On Astro, Safari, S-10 and S-15 models, adjust servo cable/linkage to 0.15-0.39 inch clearance at throttle stud.
3. On R/V & G models with gasoline engine, adjust servo linkage to 0.0197-0.0394 inch clearance at throttle stud.
4. On R/V models with diesel engine, adjust servo linkage to .0393 inch clearance at center of linkage.
5. On G models with diesel engines, use third ball on servo chain. Adjust cable jam nuts until cable sleeve at throttle lever is tight, without holding throttle open.
6. On Lumina APV, Silhouette and Trans Sport, pull servo end of cable assembly towards servo as far as possible without moving throttle, then connect cable to closest hole in servo without moving throttle.
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