| The pushrod invariably sticks in the cap that runs in the bearing. There is a small hole in the end of the cap.
If you pull the cover off just enough to turn it so it is against the spring posts, to hold the plate away from the clutch pack, and using a small drift through the hole, tap the rod out of the cap.
The hole is only a couple of mm in diameter though, so you'll need a small drift.
If it proves really difficult, pull the cover off with the pushrod still attached, but be careful with the small o-rings on the rod itself as the come through the needle bearing in the end of the input shaft.
removing the rod and bearing etc. should be easier on the bench. | 
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