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pcmaher · #2 04-07-2005, 10:24 PM

This is a common type of mechanical linkage. It is a ball and socket connection, similar to a hip joint on a human. In this case though, it's made to pop apart with a little pressure. Try to fit 2 small flat blade screwdrivers between the socket and the mating piece 180 degrees apart. Gentle twisting of the blades will pop the socket off the ball. To reinstall, just push the socket back onto the ball. You may need to use pliers to snap it back on. First though, make sure the surfaces of both pieces are clean, and put a very small dab of lithium grease in there. Try not to let the linkages spin, as this will change the length of the linkage. That could cause the throttle setting to require readjustment.