F355 Spider top problems

I am working on a 1999 F355 Spider with a power top problem, it was low on fluid which I already topped of and cycled the top several times. The problem is the frame seems to skew left slightly when opening and closing and the 'fork' that should link on the pin on the right side must be physically forced into engagement or it just misses the pin (resulting in a bind which I suspect may have bent the frame??) Eyeball measurements don't reveal any obvious problems, but there must be some way to bleed/equalize the top, or confirm if it is in fact bent. when it was brought in, the right 'sail panel' portion of the top was slack and the linkage was not engaged with the pin... any tips or direction would be appreciated...

Don