Wow it is a wonder that you were even able to get the top to go up or down with that thing the way it is. Have you tried to get that piece to go back on the axle? Looks like to me that there might be some bent pieces that won't let you get it back where it should be. I took a look at mine & it looks like there should be a bushing in the piece that came off the axle. Do you see any pieces laying down in the bottom? Are there any cracks in the piece that came off? Not to sound negative but it looks like that it would be very difficult, if at all, to repair if there are any bent pieces.
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