shift lever removal

[monza]

So I took the dash off - blimey!!

Now I want to clean up the steering column.

I need to remove the shift lever - and the collar (cone) it goes in to.

I cant budge the pin - and dont want to hammer it.

Any guidance would be great.

Pic attached.

Thx,

Monza. >-

 

[Elmo]

small punch and hammer it lightly