Lucky You! Our local certified guy tried 6 times to put on a new cable, both sea doo and aftermarket. All broke at the rear threads. Final outcome was that I bought a second (donor) ski ($350) and used the cable, ball joint and steering nozzle from the donor. In comparing mine with the donor I found that the hole that the ball joint bolt went thru on the stearing nozzle was worn a tiny amount and also the ball joint had separated from the bolt that goes thru it. those were the only 2 variances that I could find. We are up and running with parts to spare!