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Dec 13, 2007 | 01:52 PM

SPIKESDAD

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From: MISSOULA MONTANA

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Trying To Remove A Broken Turn Signal Lever On My 78 With
T/t. I Have Drilled And Inserted A Screw--pulled And Pulled And It Refuses To Move.. Advice.

Dec 13, 2007 | 02:38 PM

wnmech

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From: grand prairie texas

Is the old lever broken off at the switch? On my 77 T/T column I just removed my lever by giving it a good tug and it came right out. If you cant get A hold of the old shaft you may have to remove the wheel and take out the old turn signal switch.

Dec 13, 2007 | 03:00 PM

moosie982

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From: Carbondale Pa.

I am thinking that it needs to be turned slightly to release it from the switch, but I could be wrong , did the job many years ago. Good luck, Peace,,, Moosie

Dec 13, 2007 | 03:07 PM

gdm78vette

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From: Bocabec, New Brunswick

Here are the removal installation instructions for the switch from the service manual...

Looks like the lever should just pull straight out.

Dec 13, 2007 | 03:07 PM

Glassbowtie77

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From: Long Island New York

On a 77 you must push in slightly and then turn counterclockwise and the turn signal lever stalk should come right out, at least that how it works on my car. I'm pretty sure but not positive that it's going to be the same on a 78.

Dec 13, 2007 | 03:32 PM

jdp6000

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From: Aurora Ontario

I once had a 77. You push...turn clockwise...or was it counter clockwise...you'll know it only will move easy in one direction or the other...there is a pin that needs to clear...and gently pull...at least thats what I remember.

Jim

Dec 13, 2007 | 09:43 PM

C3 4ME

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From: Glen Allen, VA

On my 79 with tilt and tele I found out after disassembling damn near half the column to get to the lever (like you have to do on any other vehicle I've replaced the lever on) that it just pulls out. Doing a search here would have saved me a lot of time and headache.

Dec 14, 2007 | 12:28 AM

Erik016

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From: Concord ca

This happened on my 78. I tore the whole thing apart to figure it out. It needs to be pulled straight out . No turning is needed because it's in a groove.