Step 1: Dissassemble Your Weapon

Step 2: Dissassemble
Pump

Measure the length of the pump shaft up
to the hole where the pump handle connects through it. This is
the length at which you will need to cut your dowel. If it is too
long then you won't be able to put your pump handle back on.
Step 3: Insert Dowel
Rod

Lube it up with some sylicone
prior to sliding it in.
Step 4: Reassemble
FINISHED!