its the shaft that controls the fuel if this helps and an electronic device on one end and the other has the steel braket fro fuel control thanks
Sorry, but that shaft does not just pull without disassembly of the pump.
It's time to remove and send off for a rebuild.
The input shaft seal will be next if not already leaking and diluting the engine oil when it does.
The new ULSD fuel play's a direct role in this problem as well as age.
The new rebuild will have better sealing material to handle ULSD..
That 's why Gov. or NOS pumps are not really a great bargain unless it's almost free.
It still has the out date seal material.
Just my Opinion.
TGP