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

[injunmort]

disconnect the cable at both ends. remove clevis that attaches to pedal assembly. pull the cable from the firewall back. slide new cable in from the firewall. you can look through the aperture with a flashlight and mirror to double check the you are not fouled on the accelerator cable. push the cable all the forward in the sheath, pull the cable end out of the door with needle nose pliars and attach cable end to cable. attach cable to pedal. relace cable to transmission and adjust. done.