Throttle ball linkage
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I worked on pulling the manifold tonight, and got almost all the way, but I could not figure how to disconnect the ball linkage located under the manifold, just infront of the MAF. I used Dwaynes write up which recommends "prying" or "pulling" the connector off the ball. I tried, but stopped for fear of breaking something.
Is a huge ammount required? Should the linkage be aligned a certain way? Is there a trick beyond brute force / leverage?
Thanks,
Dave
Is a huge ammount required? Should the linkage be aligned a certain way? Is there a trick beyond brute force / leverage?
Thanks,
Dave
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Does the ball have a little wire retaining clip on it? If so just push this off before prying (it may need to be withdrawn too fro little hole - don't remember).
If no such clip then yes, a broad screwdriver blade between ball and joint will make it pop off when twisted, or I also use pair of long nose pliers so you're just pulling socket back.
None of this should involve much force. Spray a little penetrant around joint if it's not moving but if you can pull it away a few mm with fingers then it's not stuck.
To replace it will either push on, or can be squeezed back on with said pliers.
If no such clip then yes, a broad screwdriver blade between ball and joint will make it pop off when twisted, or I also use pair of long nose pliers so you're just pulling socket back.
None of this should involve much force. Spray a little penetrant around joint if it's not moving but if you can pull it away a few mm with fingers then it's not stuck.
To replace it will either push on, or can be squeezed back on with said pliers.