- Remove the set screw from both shaft collars and put a few drops of thin lubricant in the holes. Let the oil soak in.
- The surface of the chrome rod will indicate clearly what the range of the bushing travel is on it. Wrap a rag for protection around a section that is unused and clamp locking pliers (Vise Grips) on the rag. Try to rotate the rod to free it. If it "breaks free" then rotate it back and forth, walking it out of the collars.
Bang on the back of the plate with metal while trying to free the rod. Vibrations will help rattle it free. The arrow, below, indicates the back of the plate.
3. If the rod does not free then a more aggressive step needs to be taken. Drill a hole, 3/8" should suffIce, through the plate that has the collar welded to it. See arrow in the drawing. A few drops of oil in that hole may also help. Use a hammer and punch to knock the end of the rod out of the collars.
