Finding First

[hugh.venables]

Yes Rick, we are talking about the same part. Under the head of your green arrow is the pressed steel housing that houses the ball part of the bush. If that is a nut under the grunge that is where ours has pop rivets. If it's got screws and nuts it will be a little easier.

Ours was easy enough from above but your engine is different and you may not have as easy access. I have looked at ours from underneath and it could also be done from there but would be much easier on a hoist.

The whole assembly is bolted to a bracket on the top of the steering rack with 3 bolts. You will also have to undo the nut on the clamp around the hollow shaft, slide the sleeve and fork forward off the hollow shaft and remove the two links, one with "R" clips both ends and the other with plastic ball sockets which unclip and pull off. These links would be difficult to remove from underneath. When you re-assemble it all, it is the position where you clamp the sleeve onto the hollow shaft that adjusts the gear shift. It might take you a few adjustments until you get it right.

The wheel that operates in the fork looks OK in your photos, but have a good look at it when you've got it all out.
Hugh

[Rick_Eberle]

I should have the bush tomorrow, and hopefully will have it in at the weekend...

[Rick_Eberle]

It's Fixed! Thanks for the help!!!
I was seeing things, it was attached with pop rivets. I've replaced those with some 5mm allen bolts and nylock nuts.

Some before and after shots:

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