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Old Apr 1, 2001 | 05:54 PM
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PLEASE HELP!!!! Lock plate depressing tool

Where the heck do i get one or is there another way. I'm half way through taking apart my steering wheel to tighten the loose tilt.
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Old Apr 1, 2001 | 07:14 PM
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most any place that sells tools, or any parts store ought to have one for sell or rent

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Old Apr 1, 2001 | 09:23 PM
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I have done it without one, but it is a real PITA! You have to push in on it by hand enough to get the clip started out of the groove. This was before I knew that there was a toll made for it! DOH! I would probably never try it again without the tool.

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Old Apr 1, 2001 | 10:09 PM
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Evil,

I think there are Pep Boys in Chitown, since they're all over the 'burbs. They sell Lisle tools, and one of their offerings is a lock plate depressor for about twenty bucks. If you think you'll ever do this more than once, it's worth the cash.

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