Leo, just pry it off (lubricating might help little). I have never replaced this cable, but I have done this on other simmilar assemblies, they could be tough. Good luck Denis Mezihorak 86' Westy GL Vancouver, BC ----- Original Message ----- From: Judith Barr/Leo Girard <lgirard@BMTS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 25, 1999 6:45 PM Subject: help needed re removal of ball and socket joint
> Hi again > Still stuck on the final step of installing accelerator cable on 85 Vanagon > Autom. The old part was easy to remove EXCEPT for the @#$%& ball and socket > at the rear end (near tranny). It is free-wheeling, loosely spinning but > does not want to lift off. > Is brute force prying the only way? Anyone have a trick, insight, knowledge > on how to accomplish this frustrationg feat? > Thanks, > Leo > Meaford ON |
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