Removing gear selector push rod

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Can anyone explain to me how I remove the gear selector push rod on my 1999 RF900R?

It looks like ball and socket joints but I didn't want to prize too hard with fear of breaking them. Any pointers?

Ta

 

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I haven't looked at it since last weekend, having another go on Sunday. Thanks for your help, just glad I didn't try too hard to separate the joints on the end!