Firebobby1 said:

Yesssss, I now have full sideways and back to front movement
I used a spanner on the flat of the shaft, where the rod fits. I was able to wiggle it back and forth and it slowly started moving.
I've given it a good going over now
What is the preferred choice on the outer rod..oil or grease??
Thanks to all who have given me advice, really appreciate it.
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Stanleysteamer said:

Well done you.
I think the D1 300tdi manual is a little different. And I did it ages ago, but I remember taking what looks like the section below i.e. that the cover plate bolts to, off and into the workshop to do the biz. So having done it in situ, double well done.

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Firebobby1 said:

Thank you, I did wonder about taking that top section off, but the link arm to the Hi-Lo looked a tad tight to get the pin out.
It really helped using a spanner on the flat part of the rod, I was able to rotate the rod and get it moving.

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Firebobby1 said:

All back together again, after the handbrake saga. Now have a fully functional diff lock lever and working dash light. Thanks again for everyone's help.View attachment 265052

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