Re: 2000 Camry sticky accelerator
Winston wrote:
> Sometimes my accelerator pedal binds.
> More pressure will cause it to 'unstick' and I lurch
> forward. This is a recent symptom.
>
> I don't think this is your typical 'throttle body' issue.
> though.
>
> If I place my foot parallel with the
> gas pedal, no sticking occurs. It's when my foot is
> off-axis (at some angle) to the accelerator, the
> binding is reproducible.
>
> My current theory is that there is a worn bushing or
> bearing assembly at the top of that looooong pedal
> rod that is exhibiting excessive 'stiction' when
> operated off-axis.
>
> I *would* just 'fix the nut behind the wheel' but
> that would require painful and expensive operations
> to cure my pronated feet.
>
> I like the bushing option better.
>
> Your thoughts please?
So, I disassembled the accelerator pedal pivot.
There was no bushing. An axle welded normal to the
accelerator pedal arm sticks through a hard plastic
base, secured by a circlip. Plain journal bearing.
I saw quite a bit of congealed grease and dirt in
the bore.
After cleaning, lubrication and reassembly, everything
is *much* smoother. I did have one small hangup during
a drive that normally costs 10 or 15 hangups, so perhaps
there is some cleanup to be done on the throttle body as
well.
--Winston
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