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