I was working on the same problem for about 2 hours and discovered a metal clip in between the crank and the washer behind it. Just use a small flathead screwdriver, wedge it between the washer and crank and try to remove the metal clip. It should pop right off
Pop back the plastic cover from the center of the crank and remove Allen or Philips screw. Handle will then pull off.
Pull out the U-clip located on the base of the window crank.
push in on the door pannel by the crank and remove the snap ring behind the pivit point
Their is a special tool to remove manual crank window cranks and it will work for almost any car. You can pick one up at auto zone
Dodge Dakota V6's didn't have a crank sensor until 1992.
Remove the inside door panel of your 1997 Chevy Lumina. Remove the linkage to the window crank. Remove the window crank retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new window crank.
You will need to remove the inside door panel of your 1977 Chevrolet blazer. Remove the window crank linkage. Remove the window crank retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new window crank.
remove the clip retaining crank to the regulator shaft, this requires a special tool available at most parts houses.
Inside the distributor
top of bellhousing
You need to remove the window hand crank with a window hand crank removal tool.
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