Coupler pin steering box help please.

I never had a problem getting that pin out, usually takes minimal effort. Now the solid pin that goes through the steering shaft is TIGHT! I dont pull those out unless the column has to be worked on that requires it. Never seen any wear on that pin anyways.
Just so your aware, there is a very small pin in the top edge of the coupler housing right below where the seal sits. Its purpose is to keep the guts from coming out of the coupler but I have seen them come apart with the pin still in place.