removing inside door handle

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Apr 21, 2014 | 07:08 PM

jerryst

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removing inside door handle

I started to install my Altman door latch system on my 55 f100. I can not get the inside door handle off. I have sprayed pb blaster and tried prying it off. Any ideas? Also do you have to remove the inside handle? Thanks for any information.

jerry

Apr 21, 2014 | 07:16 PM

FortyNiner

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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin

The inside handle has a spring loaded ring - push it away from the door - there is a pin holding the handle in place. Push the pin out and the handle can be removed. Kudos to Ilya for this knowledge.

Apr 21, 2014 | 08:06 PM

topmoo

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From: Houston

You don't have to take it off, it connects to the arm on the Altman latch. I took mine off anyway just to inspect and make sure it was not too worn. The pin comes out with an 1/8" punch and hammer while holding the black spring loaded spacer ring away from the bottom of the handle.

Apr 22, 2014 | 03:44 PM

Okiedokie

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From: okla

I think you have the horseshoe clip on your 55. Not fun to deal with. Mid Fifties has a tool although you can manipulate it off with small screwdrivers/picks. Been too long since I did that to be more specific. I use the tool now that I have one.

Apr 22, 2014 | 04:26 PM

r_reed

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From: scotia. NY 12302

if you indeed have the horseshoe clip, i bought one years ago at napa. maybe they still have them, they are great for removing and installing the clips.

looks like they have them: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...Dp%3d3%26N%3d0