[hharney]

I replaced parts and rebuilt mine several years ago. I remember being very concerned about the amount of play that was in the actuator but once I repaired it was fine and still is. Don Nieser has new surplus actuators. I purchased one from him but did not use it, would like to keep it so check with Don for the unit. If I remember there is no easy way to repair the actual actuator but I replaced the connecting linkage and the ball joint. It looks like you could get inside that actuator unit but don't think you can. I have photos if anyone wants to see what we did.