can't get F***ING throttle linkage off!

StayGold808 · 02-02-2006, 07:33 AM

OMG i'm so frustrated.. i'm trying to take the pedal cluster out, and the throttle linkage at the pedal end is the last thing before it can come out, and i CAN"T GET IT OFF!!... *sigh*.. is there any trick to getting these ball end linkages off??

please help me!

thanks alot guys..

911pcars · 02-02-2006, 08:40 AM

There is a clip that snaps onto the end of the linkage. Pop this free to release.

That's the best I can describe. Maybe someone has a photo.

Sherwood

Scott Wolthuis · 02-02-2006, 08:46 AM

After removing the clip place a open end 10mm wrench between the two and pop it off...

stevepaa · 02-02-2006, 11:52 AM

The clip is a swing arm clip and then it must be removed. It is a locking feature which is very frustrating until you see it.

Ned nyna 11 · 02-03-2006, 01:16 PM

Look closely at the ball/socket and you will see that a pin is stuck through it to keep it from popping open inadvertently. The pin is in line with the shaft and is in turn secured with a wire loop around the shaft.
So git a little screwdriver under the loop and pivot the loop and then pull the pin.
When the pin is out, the easy way to pop the ball/socket is by shoving a screwdriver between them and twisting.

StayGold808 · 02-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Thanks for your help. I guess working at nightime, i couldn't see the clip surrounding the ball joint. But getting to it the next day, i saw it straight away. Thanks alot!