Mine was tight too and hardened from heat, but I managed to tap it out using a punch and small hammer, while holding the housing in my bench vice with wooden protectors. I installed the new one using a small socket as a seal driver. Best of luck to you:)
Peachland BC
1981 KZ1000 CSR M1
1983 KZ550 LTD M1 (Shaft)
1989 Corvette coupe
