kickdown cable from ballstud lever

[ccf1]

Hey guys, I know to most that this will be an elementary question, but I'm trying to get started on my first tranny rebuild (A4LD-crap tranny) from a '92 4.0 XLT Explorer. I just can't figure out how this kickdown cable comes off of the ballstud lever. Just afraid of getting rough with it (being I'm a tranny newbie) and breaking it where it adjoins to the actual lever-adding more money to the total cost of the rebuild.

Anyone with the experience already, please let me know what you did to not break the plastic end piece that attaches to the ballstud on the lever. I've tried a few times this weekend. I do have the ATSG manuals. They just don't show or explain how to do so exactly.

Thanks all,

Chris

p.s. on my way to the wallet to become a paid member as I post this. Can't beat paying a measly $20 for invaluable info. (especially that tranny pro that spent his own time creating and posting a tranny rebuild diary)(and of course countless other people on here that help complete strangers ultimately save cash and headaches)

 

[BIGHVM]

As far as I know its just a push fit- may be tight with grime and dirt so use something like wd40 on it and a flat blade screw driver to pry it off.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! It's made to snap on, and off. Don't be afraid to break it, but don't force it either.

 

[ccf1]

Thanks for the welcome and replies guys, I'll try cleaning it up more and then try it out again this weekend.

ccf1