I'm replacing my Fiat Punto clutch, with the "help" of a Haynes manual. The manual says, "9. Pull out the clip then disconnect the gear engagement cable from the control lever and release the cable from the mounting bracket. See illustration." My question is, "How?" I've removed the clip but can't see how the cable releases from the lever on the gearbox. The illustration just shows the cable with a hand holding it. There's no clue as to how to release it.

Paul Dolman, February 2008

Still now in 2014 no info on how to undo the ball and socket joint. I figure I just leave it attached and undo the cable at the Gear lever instead.
Those Spanish car makers ! Evolution came late to rational assembly.

Gunnar, Sweden, July 2014

how to remove clutch

jim sargeant, May 2011

how do i fix ball and socket joint?

david, November 2009

how do i fix ball and socket joint

david, November 2009

how do i sort my lever off the ball and socket joint from the gearbox is it easy to do?

david, November 2009

im putting the clutch down and the pedal sticks to the floor and cant select gear

david, November 2009

lever off the ball and socket joint from the gearbox. Just done mine BUT now having issues with the selection of gears 1,3,5 - all liked to the lower linkage movement - take care not to move them around too much once theyre off!

adam, April 2008