Door lock knobs

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Is there a special tool to remove the door lock knobs on a '73?

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Posted: 2/10/05 4:37amMessage 2 of 7

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if its the same as my 74 its just the old style window crank remover pop the clip off and off it comes

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Posted: 2/10/05 9:26amMessage 3 of 7

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I guess i can get that with a screwdriver? I have power windows.. so no window crank. I guess it is the old "U" shaped clip that fits in the groove of the shaft?

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Posted: 2/10/05 10:32amMessage 4 of 7

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It is the u-shaped snap ring, and it does fit in the groove of the shaft and slot of the knob. The removal tool makes it easy. Using a screwdriver would be almost impossible. However a small pick with a hook or works. Or you can just out about a 1/8 90 degree bend on the end of a coat hanger, and snag the clip and pull it out very easily.

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Posted: 2/10/05 11:40amMessage 5 of 7

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OK... got it ... can't get behind it with a screwdriver, and really have to catch it and pull it out...

Thanks... I'll try this weekend with your coat hanger suggestion...

Ray

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Posted: 2/12/05 4:02pmMessage 6 of 7

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The coat hanger worked like a charm Ken... and definitely had to be 1/8" ... no problem.. took the panels off and eliminated the door rattles... mostly linkage hitting metal parts. I put some rubber pieces around them. Lubricated all the tracks and moving parts. Sounds a lot better now. Also aligned the window a little better...

Thanks for the help...

Ray

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