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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:03 PM
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got the horn button off and the 2 screws for the tele handle. how does the retaining plate come off to get to the big nut holding the wheel on?
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Old May 21, 2014 | 12:08 AM
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The retaining plate I think you're referring to (that the telescopic lever attaches to?) simply unscrews (IIRC). The you can get the "big nut". Keep in mind you will still need a puller to unseat the wheel off the splines.
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I think you mean the lock washer thing I just popped mine off with a flat blade screwdriver
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its a round looking plate that the 2 screws go thru to hold the tele lever
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You got a picture if I remember right you use a phillips screwdiver in the center
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The retaining plate I think you're referring to (that the telescopic lever attaches to?) simply unscrews (IIRC). The you can get the "big nut". Keep in mind you will still need a puller to unseat the wheel off the splines.
thank you. it just screws off
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