Quote Originally Posted by Mc4by View Post
The mast minus that which is in the pic came out easily, along with the rope. This last bit rotates buy won't go up or down.
My GUIV with mast fully extended, there are 5 telescopic sections. At full extension (controlled by the rope engagement with antenna motor drive unit), by hand, I can lower/raise and rotate each section independently of each other. The fully extended travel is limited by the rope position/engagement with motor unit. IMO the 5th(bottom section) should have a plain end that allow it to be removed from body assy and the other top sections have a circumferential rolled lip that locates with and lifts the subsequent lower sub section as mast is extended.

Think your bottom section may be damaged / deformed, allows it to be rotated but not lifted to facilitate removal from antenna body.

Interested in what you find when pulled apart. Maybe drill a hole thru the sidewalls of the remaining stuck section, feed a piece of wire thru and try and pull it out of body sub assy on the bench.

Whilst you have the complete assy out, check the snorkel bolts for tightness and if you have not already, U could seal up the snorkel entry joint thru the guard if water ingress is a concern. Give it a general clean as well.