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I have a spare set of 900SS wheels that I just sold on eBay. I forgot that the front wheel has the axle stuck in the bearing, and I can't get it out. I've tried a few gentle taps with a BFH, but no success yet.
In the first picture, at about 7 o'clock, there is a small slot in the seal (retainer? clip?) that I think keeps the bearing in place. I've tried using snap-ring pliers, but it's not budging. Does that seal have to come out in order for the bearing & axle to come out?
I have a spare front axle, so I don't mind cutting this one up if that's what it takes. And the wheel bearing is going to need to be replaced anyway, so I can destroy that too. This is what the parts diagram shows: