I Need Help Removing Johnson Power Tilt and Trim

[bksah2]

Hey all,

I have an older (1980ish) 140hp Johnson. The power Tilt and Trim is bad. I tried to remove it. I got all six bolts out but can not get the main piston rod out. I took off the two c pins and thought it would just push out but after several attempts with a hammer trying to beat it out it would not move. Am i missing something?

Thanks!