A remote control motion transmitting cable assembly comprising a fist cable sub-assembly including a first core element having a free end, a first guide length including a first guide conduit positioned in surrounding relation to the first core element and a first end fitting positioned in surrounding relation to the free end of the first core element, and a second cable sub-assembly including a second core element having a free end, a second guide length including a second guide conduit positioned in surrounding relation to the second core element and a second end fining positioned in surrounding relation to the free end of the second core element. The cable sub-assemblies include connector structure operative in response to relative axial movement of the cable sub-assemblies to couple the end fittings together, lock the free ends of the core elements together, and adjust the overall length of the locked core elements.