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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:16 AM
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Got the steering wheel off, got the rest off the colum, replaced the dimmer switch.

Cant push the works down hard enough to compress the spring enough to put the clip in.

Is there a special compresion tool?
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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Yes.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42031

Prolly borrow one from your local parts store chain on the loaner program too.
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Yes.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42031

Prolly borrow one from your local parts store chain on the loaner program too.

These just look like steering wheel pullers.
My problem is putting it back together. Need a spring asembly pusher not a puller.
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The kit includes a lock plate compressor.
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