63-82 Door Retention Spring

[John D.]

Can the door check candy cane spring be replaced without taking the door off?

[Harmon C.]

Re: 63-82 Door Retention Spring

John
It can be done with the door on but you need an instulation tool. I would try to find a kind person in your Michigan Chapter who has installed a few of thease springs. The first time it could take hours and someone who has been their it's a five minute job.
Lyle

[Joe L.]

Re: 63-82 Door Retention Spring

Can the door check candy cane spring be replaced without taking the door off?

John-----


As far as the installation of the spring, it's just like Lyle describes. It is a BEAR to install until one learns the "trick".

One other thing: you need to be sure that the "star wheel" that interacts with the spring rotates freely. Otherwise, you may find that you'll need another spring sooner than you want to.