Oh... this is fun !

So a bump and a little turning with a chisel on the inside edge and it sort of pops out.

And I think I am done - but wait. THen I figure out how to get the next plate out (pain).

And finally - I got the vanes all out and have them carefully placed aside in the outer ring (keep the vanes in the same direction).

So - here I am pump housing basically empty.
I STILL CANNOT GET THE SHAFT OUT !!!
I thought the shaft comes out so I can pull the seal out.

Any thoughts ?
Do I just tear the seal apart with the shaft in ?

If so, why did the posts say to get it all apart first ?

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