you should use an air hammer to punch the pin out. I don't have one, so I just found a small socket the same size as the pin and tapped it out with a hammer. You have to have some finesse with the hammer, otherwise you will be buying a new pin. Plus you don't want to destroy the shifter rod seal by beating on the pin too hard. The next time I replace the clutch, I will use an air hammer to knock it out.