I did check the hubstripping site before posting, but all I found was the same tech sheet that shimano provides. I'm sure the guys at my LBS (Harris Cyclery) will be able to help, I just can't make it out there next weekend, and need to get my bike (principal mode of transportation) up and running.

I wouldn't really call it disassembly, you just have to remove a cover to get at the captured end of the shifter cable. I will see if I can get pictures if you think this will help. I just don't understand how they can be critical if they're not in the tech diagrams from Shimano.