Need help with speedometer removal, cable doesn't want to release Options

[jbyron]

So I had no problem pulling the speedo out of the cluster, removed the lighting and spade connector, and unscrewed the retainer on the speedometer cable. But the cable doesn't want to come out of the speedometer housing, and I don't know how much is too much force. Is it ok to grip the brass collar sticking out of the cable housing and wriggle it loose, or does that stay in the speedometer? Also, I don't see where to disconnect the reset cable - where on the dash do I look for that?
Thanks for any guidance.

[bdstone914]

So I had no problem pulling the speedo out of the cluster, removed the lighting and spade connector, and unscrewed the retainer on the speedometer cable. But the cable doesn't want to come out of the speedometer housing, and I don't know how much is too much force. Is it ok to grip the brass collar sticking out of the cable housing and wriggle it loose, or does that stay in the speedometer? Also, I don't see where to disconnect the reset cable - where on the dash do I look for that?
Thanks for any guidance.

The reset cable is held into the speedo with a plastic clip. Pinch it with a small pair of pliers and pop ot out. You can disconnecit from under the dash. Depending on the year it will have a steel or plastic knob. The pkastic knob pylls off. The steel knob has a 2mm set set that needs a jewelers screwdrover to loosen. After removing the knob there is a threaded retaining ring and washer.
Wiggle the cable back and forth to see if you can break it loose. If you disconnect it at the trans you can pull the gauge out father and it should help to work on it.