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  1. I had this problem with mine too. The solution is to obtain 2 bolts that are the same length and diameter of the bolts that came with the yoke. I believe that the bolts are 1/4 inch by 5 or 6 inches long, but I could be wrong as I did this long ago. You will also need two nuts as well. If you open up the yoke you will see the two existing nuts in recessed holes. Simply pop those out and pop it the replacement nuts and then reassemble the yoke. Take note of how everything came apart to ease reassembly. Then you can remove (carefully!) the plastic handle from the bolts. I have found that placing the bolt in a vise with the plastic handle facing up and using a socket with a diameter larger than the bolt head works great for tapping the handle off the bolt. Then just install the replacement bolts in the plastic handles. I have replaced the nuts and bolts on my yoke and throttle quadrant. Try to get grade 5 or 8 bolts as if you can get them you will not run into this problem again. I replaced mine with grade 8 bolts and nuts and its held up for years.
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