Not so. The fit to a race is typically closely controlled. Typically the rotating race is a press fit and the stationary ring a push, or transition fit. Even small amounts of corrosion or fretting can make things pretty tight. If material is plowed up from the surface, the fit can get much tighter in a hurry. I really don't know the details of the mechanism you have in front of you, but maybe you'll need to sacrifice the bearing to get things apart. Good luck!

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