Well it's going to be hot this weekend so I'm going to try to replicate this problem.
I started to take apart the linkage to check the pillow bearing and could not remove the rod that goes through the pillow bearing. It seems like shaft is stuck on the round spacer in front of the pillow bearing.
Is this normal for the rod to be so tight inside the round spacer? (see 2nd photo below) The shaft spins freely in the pillow bearing, but I would like some clarificaiton on the spacer ssue.
Does this setup look normal?
