Clutch cable replacement, couple questions. Options

[JamesB2]

hey folks,

Let me start with the situation:

A while back I noticed some fraying in my clutch cable and instead of taking care of it then I thought, "it'll hold." It did hold but then that day came where the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and luckily I was driving in a 25 mph zone and stuck in second gear.

Now, I have searched and searched and came up with a general idea of how to replace the cable. At this point in time, I have the cable disconnected from the clutch pedal, took the pin out. I have read where people say tying a string to the cable allows you to snake the new cable through and avoid wrapping around the accelerator.

Now in one post I read to unscrew the end of the clutch cable at attaches to the clutch. Is it necessary to remove that end piece? I feel like using the hole would make tying a string to it more secure and easier.

Thanks in advance,
James