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Old 04-01-2024, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn View Post
You can pull the axle out vs. redo the steel strap but it's not easy. Ask me how I know.

I think due to exactly three same reason.

You have practice with the strap now it'll probably be easier to just redo it.

That said if the axle just taps out don't have much to lose I forget if there's any retention besides friction.
Hahahah I want to cry and laugh at the same time, undid toils of my afternoon and used a plastic zip tie as a test now, and I think judging by vids and photos I have put the arm where it is supposed to be , now in this rested position I am only seeing what this fella in pic is seeing in terms of cable during install of a new carrier (hope this cable length is not something brand specific though cos I will surely tear my hair out) anyhow by doing this altering the arm position, i am getting probably what is the correct full motion of the mechanism that will unlock the door....really tempted to go buy another one in case on D day I have messed up. I will proceed to the metal zip tie another time, as trying to get that spring in and under has decimated and bloodied my fingers! thanks again for all help...
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