Hi Bob,
Once you have removed the bolt from the pan that holds the lower bracket, the tube, having a slight taper is simply pressed into the block. to remove it just use a soft hammer and lightly tap it back and forth at the top a few times and it will begin to work it's way out. Your correct, it is easley bent so also use care when you tap it back in.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL


Denny G
Sandwich, IL