[Jim Coleman]

Today I modified a puller to fit, ran it down as tight as possible with the impact and whacked it several times with a 3 lb. sledge hammer. No luck.

Put it back into the press and cranked it down -- no luck.

I gave up, and started cutting the aluminum housing.

Got about 1/3 done and ran out of time. Will finish up tomorrow (I hope).

Today, after 7 hours total, I got both housings cut off the splined axles; cut the bearings, races & spacers off as well.

Then, put what was left in the press in a bearing separator plate and finally got them off.

The reason it was so tough was rust.

It appears the PB Blaster didn't penetrate into the splines and loosen it up.

Thanks,

Jim