1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	3. To remove the lock cylinder, drive out the small retaining pin at lower end of shank and draw out the cylinder and case. 4. To reassemble, insert anti-rattle spring in handle, place bolt in slot of handle shank and then install lock cylinder. 5. With the cylinder engaging the lock bolt, install the pin and peen in place. 6. Round off peening burrs with file. Passenger and Truck Door Safety Lock 1. To remove the door safety lock, locate the lock retainer spring under the door lock pillar weatherstrip (weatherstrip on passenger cars only). 2. Loosen weatherstrip and hold it back to provide access to the retainer, Fig. 72. Then pry the lock retainer spring loose with a screwdriver.	Door Handle Lock Panel truck rear doors and the station wagon right front door and top tail gate have the lock cylinder in the door handle. The handle is held in the door by the hexagon screw "E," Fig. 73. The retaining pin "P" holds lock cylinder in the handle.

		Fig. 73-Panel Truck Door Lock Cylinder Assemble lock cylinder, case and other parts as shown in Fig. 73, then replace retainer pin "P" Spare Wheel Lock 1. Using a screwdriver pry the cover off the lock. 2. Unlock and remove the lock. 3. To remove lock unit from the housing, insert the key and turn it clockwise to the unlocked position. 4. Through the large hole in the housing, depress the lock bolt, "A", Fig. 74, flush with lock sleeve, then withdraw lock cylinder and case.


	Fig. 72-Removing Passenger Door Safety Lock Cylinder 3. After the retainer spring has been loosened, pull it out about 1/2" and remove the lock. CAUTION—Remove the lock retainer spring from the slot after the lock is out of the door. This will prevent it dropping down between the door and trim pad. 4. To install the lock, place remote control button on inside of door in the locked position, slide the lock retainer spring in the door slot just far enough to permit installation of safety lock. 5. Using the key in the lock as a handle, insert the lock as far as possible in door panel without forcing. 6. Manipulate the key between the locked and unlocked positions until the lock shaft slips into place and allows the lock to be forced all the way in. 7. Slide the retainer spring into place in the slot, making sure it engages the recesses immediately under the head of the lock, re-cement and reassemble the weatherstrip in place.
		Fig. 74-Spare Wheel Lock Cylinder 5. The lock cylinder is removed from lock case by turning the key 75 degrees counterclockwise and pulling out cylinder, "B", Fig. 74. WINDSHIELD WIPERS Windshield wipers to be operating efficiently must not only wipe the glass clean, but the sweep or stroke of the blade or blades must be so adjusted that the maximum visibility is maintained, particularly on the driver's side of the windshield. The stroke or sweep adjustment is easily made due to the construction of the wiper arm and the transmission and link shaft. Serrations on the end