Repairs NEW TRACTION DRIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT ON 14SB MOWER IS TOO LONG (GX21634)

I am trying to replace the original traction drive cable (AM106051) which has been replaced by GX21634. The new cable is too long and does not seem to fit.
I cannot find anything that addresses this problem on the internet or John Deere DTAC. Has anyone else come across this situation?