Need turn signal replacement help
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Car: 1989 TRANS AM
Engine: 305 TPI
Need turn signal replacement help
Where can I find the special U-Shaped tool that is used to compress the steering column lock plate or should I fabricate a tool to use? I don't want to buy one but I will if I must! It just don't seem like it is a tool I'll ever need much.
I bought a New turn signal switch to replace the worn out and faded one on the TA. I have been buying and stockpiling new switches and other interior parts to replace once I start restoration. BUT MY TURN SIGNAL BROKE SO, I have to do that now!
I bought a New turn signal switch to replace the worn out and faded one on the TA. I have been buying and stockpiling new switches and other interior parts to replace once I start restoration. BUT MY TURN SIGNAL BROKE SO, I have to do that now!
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Car: 85 TA
Engine: dont wanna talk about it
Transmission: 700r4 for now
i had my girlfriend pop the clip off while i push in on the pressure plate
it was abig pain but it was free
i did this taking it off and putting it back onso dont let anyone tell you it cant be done
it was abig pain but it was free
i did this taking it off and putting it back onso dont let anyone tell you it cant be done
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
You can just rent the tool at any auto parts store, instead of buying it. You need what is called a steering wheel lock plate compressor (sometimes called a steering wheel plate puller or steering wheel retaining ring compressor).
It looks just like this:
It looks just like this:
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Yep, that looks just like the one in the Haynes man. I called one parts store. No luck. I'll call another cause my bride said "No!"
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I found one at the local autozone. They want $15 to rent it. My son-in-laws dad is a mechanic for the city of Warner Robins, Ga. and he just returned my phone call. I fiqured if anyone had one, he would and HE did. Let's get it up for son-in-law-fathers!!
Now, is there anything in paticular I should watch for while performing this operation?
Now, is there anything in paticular I should watch for while performing this operation?
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