you probably didn't do anything wrong- sounds like the gear, (which i believe is plastic and a weak design feature) is the culprit.
archives are full of what to do. search there. i would also expect someone else to come along and give you details....
lakeside
on a lake in middle tn
'98 mystique ls duratec atx
de-badged, pin striped
pre '98 sail panels
b pillar black out mod
silverstars- turns and highs in lows
fogs on with parking lights mod
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