Removing the tapered pin in the clutch release arm

[bettlesr]

I want to change the release arm on my clutch to the longer one for a lighter pedal. Is there any easy way to remove the pin in the car with out the chance of bending the rod or cracking the bell housing? Big hammer just doesn't seem right! Maybe a modified c-clamp or something?

[Tom Endy]

The tapered pins in both the clutch release lever and the clutch fork usually drive out fairly easy. Be certain you drive it out in the correct direction. It will only drive out one way. I don't see how you would do any damage to the lever, shaft, or bell housing. Use the right size punch and a hefty hammer and drive it out.

Tom Endy

[bettlesr]

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I guess if I cleaned both ends of the pin well and looked close I should be able to see which is the expanded end and push it back that way from the other end. It's been about 18 years since we put it together so I don't remember which way I pressed it in.
Thanks
Dick