I'm attempting to replace the power antenna mast only, the motor is fine. A
while back, 3 of the 4 telescopic sections complete with the nylon geared
cable ejected and simply came right out leaving the final 4th piece in the
sleeve. The nylon cable seems to be fine, no breaks, so I reinsert the
cable and the 3 piece mast and had a second person control the radio. The
nylon cable got picked up by the motor and pulled the 3 sections in just
fine however when the radio is turned on the complete ejection is repeated.
We decided to replace the old mast and gear cable. I have removed the cap
with the 2 pin holes and pulled the remaining 4th telescopic piece approx.
8 inches out and that is where I'm stuck. The 4th section refuses to come
out. I have applied a fair amount of upward pressure to the final section
but it won't budge. I do not want to twist or pull the plastic insert piece
as I am concerned that I may damage it and I'm not sure if this is the same
piece that is on the replacement antenna. Does anyone have an idea on how
to get this final section out.

T.I.A.

Brad