| The easiest way to remove it is from the clutch side.In fact it very often gets stuck in the pressure plate bearng.Just remove the outer clutch cover and then the pressure plate.You can then withdraw the rod.As I said before.it may be stuck to the plate.There should'nt be any oil come out of the engine.I usually lube the rod with a bit of fresh engine oil before I fit it back in. | 
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