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Cruise Control System: Actuator: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: 

  1. Actuator: 
    1. 7.4 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) 
  2. Cable end nut: 
    1. 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb) 
NOTE: (A): Must be adjusted when the cable end outer is fixed in place, so that gap between throttle cam and lever is 0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in), otherwise, inner cable deflection (D) is 1 - 8 mm (0.039 - 0.315 in) when the throttle cable is installed.

(Must be attached while the throttle cam is being pulled by wire cable.)

(B): Must be coated evenly on the cam end inner connection.

(C): Cover must be inserted securely, until tip of cable touches cover stopper.

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Between Throttle Cam & Lever & Inner Cable Deflection
G02089859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.