In general, if the motor works all you needs do is remove and replace the old antenna shaft, I find it much easier to use an abrasive device to round the square end of the white nylon leader so it slides into place .

This is how the originals were made, not sure why they changed .

Remember to keep it clean ! .

hirschman says lubricate with silicone, I've heard others use different lubricants .

If you insist on taking the cover off or the motor apart, BE GENTLE WITH IT ! .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better