Cruise Control Servo Cable: Service and Repair

1999 Ford F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL

NOTE: 5.4L 2 Valve Triton V8 shown; others are similar.







1. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the accelerator control splash shield.







2. Remove the speed control actuator cable from the throttle nail head.
1 Lift the speed control actuator cable upward.
2 Squeeze the speed control actuator cable tabs and remove from the throttle nail head.








3. Remove the speed control actuator cable cap from the speed control servo.
1 Push in the locking arm on the speed control actuator cable cap.
2 Rotate the speed control actuator cable cap counterclockwise and remove the speed control actuator cable cap from the speed control servo.







4. Remove the speed control actuator cable.
1 Depress the spring retainer.
2 Slide the core wire end out of the speed control servo pulley and remove the speed control actuator cable.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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