Well yes, I think it could be done that way. The nut holds the spline tight, but not "impossibly" tight. But I think it is a very difficult way to do it. I think you should spend a bit more time to get it out the easy way. Make sure you mark the two piece so that they go back together the same way. Most of them have a factory assembly mark, but it is easier to use your own mark I think.

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