How to remove a Goodrich shaft encased in plastic

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 18 Jun 2016 11:19 am

I have a later model L120 volume pedal (bronze textured finish). I want to remove the shaft/axel that holds the top movable section to the base section. Seems they have a plastic casing and cap that now surrounds the shaft/axel...it appears to inhibit the removal. Has anyone removed one of these shafts and if so...how did you do it???

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 18 Jun 2016 3:22 pm

Ask Jim

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 19 Jun 2016 7:03 am

The shafts are Delrin and can be easily removed by removing 4 small screws in the center of the feet and the bottom plate will come off and allow access to the Phillips head screw that is directly above the axle. Loosening the screw will allow the axle to slip out.

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 19 Jun 2016 11:42 am

Thanks Jim...I didn't realize the shafts were solid Delrin. Better safe by inquiring first!

Gianni Gori · Post by **Gianni Gori** » 20 Jun 2016 4:22 am

Done several times without any problem...
First you need to loosen the screw located under the bottom cover plate.
Then, just hammer away the axle using a pencil-like wood stick