I am in the process of replacing the AT kickdown (aka Bowden) cable on my '85 300CD-T (Calif.). The auto. trans. on the car is the 722.416.

I purchased a new AT kickdown cable from Phil and the new one compared to the old one is really different at the transmission end. I have attached two pictures here that compare them. Incidentally, I do have the two black rubber o-rings/seals that fit onto the trans. end of the new cable.

My question: Are the significant and obvious differences between the two cables just a matter of the part being updated/redesigned since the original one was put on the trans. in 1985?

I'd sure appreciate any feedback on this. I'd like to be certain that I have the right part before re-installing the filter, fluid, etc.

Thanks!

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