Assembly Tool
[*]The end of the tube has a lip with two cut-outs on opposing sides. The tool has to lock into these cut-outs, so that when the spring is compressed and the tube pushed through the holes in the mirror housing and bracket, then the assembly can be rotated so that the tube locks in place when pressure is released. (I think that understanding this needs reference to the photos).
[*]I used a length of M16 threaded stud, two M16 nuts, an M16 washer and a home-made locking plate. The threaded stud has to be long enough for the assembly to be pressed against it when held by the vice (i.e. 15cm or longer).
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[*]I hacksawed and filed a piece of aluminium box section to create the locking plate.
[*]Assemble the tool, and tighten the nuts.
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