I have a 1982 240d 4 speed manual and I was able to remove the fluid line and the 2 bolts needed to remove the slave cylinder but the push rod won't come out of the hole in the transmission.

Is it possible that it's bent? I was expecting it to slide right out but I've tried to pull on it at every angle and haven't had any luck.

I hope I don't need to pull the transmission.

Any ideas on getting this rod out?

Thanks,

pete