Ignition switch removal

So I have managed to get the wheel and top section off the column to lift the turn signal switch out of the way. I am now looking at the steering wheel lock and the FSM which says to use a special tool to remove a pin. WTH, as in who has that particular tool? Short of having that tool what else can it do? FSM says not to hammer on the part. Does that mean no tapping.
Author: tbm3fan