Throttle linkage bushing replacement

[Iron Duke II]

Are there any pointers to avoid problems with the removal and reassembly of the throttle linkage? I've watched what video's are available on Youtube. I do not think one video found so far shows the initial linkage disassembly.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/attn-high-milers-throttle-linkage-repair.236195/

 

[GAmes]

As I said in my original thread, it isn't that hard. Pop the throttle rod off the ball sockets (clean & lube since it is off) three bolts and a c-clip. EZ-PZ You have one extra step since you have a TPS.

 

[Iron Duke II]

Do you have a photo of what the whole linkage w/TPS installed should look like?

I made the mistake of taking it to the transmission shop I've used for several years. I didn't notice until getting back home that the Throttle Return Spring appears to have been installed oddly to a makeshift bracket they may have attached to the timing cover bolt. I'm taking it back to the shop later today to see what they have to say about this.

 

[savage54]

This is on my 1997, not sure if it will help.

 

[GAmes]

The double springs on the lower linkage is '97 & '98 only. A '96 has a spring within a spring attached quite differently. The upper spring, I'm assuming, is different for an automatic with a TPS and a manual trans. But it might be the same.

 

[Iron Duke II]

This is on my 1997, not sure if it will help.

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Thanks. As GAmes cited below, the setup appears somewhat different between the '96 and '97. I am not able to capture a good full photo without removing the top radiator hose and the intake bits.

 

[Iron Duke II]

The double springs on the lower linkage is '97 & '98 only. A '96 has a spring within a spring attached quite differently. The upper spring, I'm assuming, is different for an automatic with a TPS and a manual trans. But it might be the same.

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I went back to the transmission shop and they said they didn't make the enhancement. The linkage works fine. Looks like it's a one of kind now.
Do you know this TDR member?

 

[GAmes]

That would be me. In the course of the interview my G56 upgrade about 700,000 miles ago didn't get mentioned.