Replacing Clutch Lever

[pwgsx]

I am trying to replace my bent clutch lever but cant get the cable bushing out of the dam lever. I got the clutch lever off the bars, but the cable goes into the lever and wont release. I see the slot and it should pop out but it looks like there is a brass bushing that has moved and blocks that slit so the cable cant pop out.

 

[Awk08]

i think that brass bushing should come out with the cable end, get some lube on there...wd-40, pb-blaster..... and give it another try in after letting it soak for a few,
wiggle back and forth while pulling upwards

 

[pwgsx]

ill have to mess with it again when I have time. I thought there was something odd about it, never had any problems on my skis or dirtbikes.

 

[lasxgames]

if the slot is bent and cable does not come out use flat head screw driver and pry it open more. sometime they become bent also.

 

[pwgsx]

ok I have tried all the above with no luck, the slot is not bent, I lubed it all up but its like the brass insert is moved to the side so the cable cant slip out.......im about to use a dremel and cut into the lever to make room to get the cable end out in one piece.

 

[Awk08]

since your replacing the lever anyway, thats an option, cut away

 

[pwgsx]

finally got to fixing it, what a PITA. Had to cut it out of the lever, it slipped right into the new one and works better than ever.