Tip on removing F/R Switch/Handle?

Austin4130 · 01-09-2019, 12:25 AM

Attempting to switch out the F/R Lever on my DS - even after removing the center screw, it's like the lever is welded (probably corroded) onto the center shaft.

Pry bar lightly, PB Blaster, Mallet, etc. have had no effect on it.

Any advice? Maybe slot the plastic with a dremel or something?

NoleFan4Ever · 01-09-2019, 07:36 AM

Take a heat gun and slowing and easily go around it several times. What you are trying to do is get that hard plastic to heat up just enough to expand and break-up the oxidation holding it in place. If it will not come off, you can cut in "X" in the end of it and use a cold chisel or good screw driver to pop the plastic apart and then put a replacement handle on. When you reinstall it, coat the shaft and screw threads the neverseize...

mgray70 · 01-09-2019, 10:32 AM

I usually have to cut them off when they are that bad. They seize on pretty tight sometimes.

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Austin4130 · 01-10-2019, 09:08 AM

Thanks guys - I pretty much assumed this is what happened.

I used a pry bar with a backer plate on the body and... nothing.

I'll heat it, and if that doesn't work I'll do some dremel magic on it.

01-09-2019, 12:25 AM	#1
Austin4130 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 48	Tip on removing F/R Switch/Handle? Attempting to switch out the F/R Lever on my DS - even after removing the center screw, it's like the lever is welded (probably corroded) onto the center shaft. Pry bar lightly, PB Blaster, Mallet, etc. have had no effect on it. Any advice? Maybe slot the plastic with a dremel or something?

01-09-2019, 07:36 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Tip on removing F/R Switch/Handle? Take a heat gun and slowing and easily go around it several times. What you are trying to do is get that hard plastic to heat up just enough to expand and break-up the oxidation holding it in place. If it will not come off, you can cut in "X" in the end of it and use a cold chisel or good screw driver to pop the plastic apart and then put a replacement handle on. When you reinstall it, coat the shaft and screw threads the neverseize...

01-09-2019, 10:32 AM	#3
mgray70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deep Run, NC Posts: 2,544	Re: Tip on removing F/R Switch/Handle? I usually have to cut them off when they are that bad. They seize on pretty tight sometimes. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

01-10-2019, 09:08 AM	#4
Austin4130 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 48	Re: Tip on removing F/R Switch/Handle? Thanks guys - I pretty much assumed this is what happened. I used a pry bar with a backer plate on the body and... nothing. I'll heat it, and if that doesn't work I'll do some dremel magic on it.

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