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The cluster removal was prompted by the recent odometer failure. Speedometer still works. What I think I found was the green gear on the end of the shaft that runs through the odometer was slipped out and not engaging the white screw type plastic shaft. After playing with it a bit the green gear appeared to still be on the metal shaft but the whole shaft assembly had shifted to the left when viewing from the front of the meter. It appears the dark grey gear on the right side of the odometer is no longer firmly attached to the metal shaft allowing the shaft to shift to the left. After carefully manipulating the green gear, was able to get the gear and shaft to slide back in to place. I did not attempt to spin the meter to confirm it would work when in the correct place, but I would be surprised if it would as I thing the grey gear needs to be attached firmly to the shaft also? I don't think any of the gears are missing teeth but I can't really see it well as the faceplate blocks the view.
If indeed this is accurate, does the faceplate have to be removed to "operate" on the odometer? If so, how does the faceplate come off without removing the speedometer needle? If the needle must be removed, what's the best technique to accomplish it? If the "operation" is successful, how is the needle returned in its proper position?
As stated before, I'm really apprehensive about removing the needles.
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