Can you drive that shaft out? If you can, add a couple washers on each side forcing more pressure on those tiny quality springs, maybe providing enough resistance to help.
Radical idea number 2: If it doesn't push through, cut off the ends, drill it out and use a bolt that you can tighten.
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