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Old 02-06-2008, 04:04 pm   #1
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The directional handle broke off my 77. Do i have to take the steering wheel off to fix it??
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Old 02-06-2008, 04:58 pm   #2
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HI there,
That depends if the switch under the column plate is broken.
Did the handle break OFF??
Did the switch with the screw break??
If the switch broke, you have to replace it and yes, you will have to remove the steering wheel.
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:29 pm   #3
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the handle broke off you can see the rest of it inside
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if i remember correctly, it just unscrews. grab it with a pair of needle nose pliers and unscrew it.

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Old 02-13-2008, 07:27 pm   #5
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HI there,
Or use a left handed drill bit, to get the old piece out.
I have tried this personally and it does work.
First drill it and if it doesnt come out, use a left handed self tapping machine screw.
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Old 02-14-2008, 06:14 pm   #6
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thanks I will try that!!!!


Anything but the steering column
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