from the 88 service manual
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
1) Turn ignition on. Check throttle position sensor input
voltage. Connect voltmeter negative lead to terminal "B" (M/T), or
terminal "D" (A/T) of sensor connector. Connect voltmeter positive
lead to terminal "C" (M/T), or terminal "A" (A/T) of sensor connector.
NOTE: On (A/T) models, connector terminals are identified by
letters molded into back of connector. On all models, do not
disconnect TPS harness connector. Insert voltmeter test
leads through back of wire harness connector. On some
models, it may be necessary to remove throttle body from
intake manifold to gain access to sensor wire harness.
2) Move and hold throttle plate at wide open throttle
position (M/T), or close throttle plate completely (A/T). Ensure
throttle linkage contacts stop. Note voltmeter reading. Input voltage
at terminals "B" and "C" (M/T), or terminals "A" and "D" (A/T) should
be 5 volts.
3) Return throttle plate to closed throttle position (M/T),
or maintain throttle plate in closed position (A/T). Check sensor
output voltage. To do so, disconnect voltmeter positive lead from
terminal "C" and connect it to terminal "A" (top) of sensor (M/T), or
from terminal "A" and connect it to terminal "B" (A/T).
4) Move and hold throttle plate in wide open throttle
position (M/T), or maintain throttle plate in closed position (A/T).
Ensure throttle linkage contacts stop. Note voltmeter reading. Output
voltage should be 4.6-4.7 volts (M/T), or .2 volt (A/T).
5) If output voltage is incorrect, loosen bottom sensor
retaining screw and pivot sensor in adjustment slot for a coarse
adjustment. Loosen top sensor retaining screw for fine adjustments.
Tighten screws after adjustment.