I've fixed the same mistake by cutting off the old brass tubing. I had some slightly larger diameter on hand, and carefully cut a slot down the length of a piece. I cut out the length I needed and spread the slotted brass tubing with a slot screwdriver just enough to slip over the torque rod. I then used duck billed pliers to compress the brass tubing enough to work smoothly with the torque rod. Glued carefully in place and it worked fine.

Are you sure there is too much CA to not use uncure and soften it up? I would try that first.