I've done it. Wouldn't do it on something good.

Small screw driver or flat scraper shaped tool. Tap on the edge of the bearing opposite the lock to get it moving around. It will only go so far with the tool.

I've used the small screwdriver type tool with the edge sharpened, and narrow enough to fit the lock tang slot, to use the slot and walk the thing around until it will come free.

Also used cotter pins with the head flattened, stuck in an oil hole and rotate the crank around to push it out.

Have to be careful not to ding the crank.


If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.