Trans fluid is flammable so there is that to pay attention to maybe? The low band adjuster lock nut has a rubber seal and its 1 inch away from the seal. A torch will like destroy that too but I'll call that collateral damage. Propane torch will be used tomorrow. I also picked up a tiny punch and 90 degree dremel adaptor to finish the job... hopefully. I hate to sound like a broken record but IMHO, the torch approach wont be of any real help. The problem is the steel shell pressed into the case. So you start with a steel shell with rubber remnants, burn the rubber out (possibly frying everything in close proximity) and you are left with....wait for it....the same steel shell pressed in the same case. Trust me, use the half round chisel and collapse the shell. I've done it numerous times with complete success. Well, I bought a half round chisel and there wasn't enough room to swing a hammer to tap the tool without removing/lowering the exhaust system. I ended up cutting and removing the rubber part of the shaft seal just enough to reach in and pinch the lip with a tiny pair of vice grips. Some prying and it popped out. Thanks for everyone's help. 
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