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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
I would only recommend this as a last resort. By using the endplate as a wedge, much of the pry force is placed on the bearing surface inside the end plate. As the force transfers to the bearing, additional stress is placed on the endplate securing the bearing in place.
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Yeah, we realized that and it was our last resort. Well...after you get it off, there's not much need to investigate other options...
Our gear puller couldn't grab the pully correctly. We tried clamping the pully in the vise then hammering on the shaft, but it kept slipping. The press was considered, but it didn't look safe. There was also some talk of trying to either cut or crack the pully somehow. After a few hours, we settled for just prying it off.