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Kelly, you are correct about the transmission and engine on the cradle and it being held in place with three large bolts. Removing the whole assembly will allow for better access but it is not necessary. You should be able to loosen the set screws on the bearings and sprocket and slide the intermediate shaft towards the center of the frame. This will allow the shaft to slide out of the outer bearing. Then you can tilt the shaft up and pull it out of the inner bearing. The only thing that throws a wrench in that plan is when the shaft is seized on the bearings. Then, the best route would be to just bust the outer race of the bearings with a hammer to gain some extra clearance. Good luck.

Kelly, you are correct about the transmission and engine on the cradle and it being held in place with three large bolts. Removing the whole assembly will allow for better access but it is not necessary. You should be able to loosen the set screws on the bearings and sprocket and slide the intermediate shaft towards the center of the frame. This will allow the shaft to slide out of the outer bearing. Then you can tilt the shaft up and pull it out of the inner bearing. The only thing that throws a wrench in that plan is when the shaft is seized on the bearings. Then, the best route would be to just bust the outer race of the bearings with a hammer to gain some extra clearance. Good luck.
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