Actually, I have not been able to remove the throw out fork. Here is another picture which shows the welded part more clearly. My guess this is a modification the previous owner made. Other than cutting the throw out fork shaft, I cannot think of another way to remove it.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/more_inf...29539-2972.jpg

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Ok I see it better now.

On the far side away from the lever, on the right of the image. There is a pin that release the shaft. Then slide it out and remove it along with the bushings. I would replace the shaft. bushings and pin.

- Nick