Okay gents, need some help! I've got a new compressor but decided it was worth a $15 investment to see if I can change the bearing as mentioned earlier in this post. So watched the video a few times and got at it.

Found that the fan isn't too difficult to remove because on the driver's side of the fan when you unclip the retainer it will fold back on a hinge upon the fan shroud completely. Then you basically just lift it up.

Since I had to cut off the belt, I've done most everything from up top. even removed all four of the bolts from the clutch assembly. Easy peasy! As I was removing the clutch the ball bearings started dropping, bad sign. The entire bearing failed 100%.

So now on to my problem. It inner portion of the bearing is still on the shaft while the outer is still in the clutch. NOTHING to grab onto to pull it off of either part. I'm a bit concerned using a Dremel to try to cut the pieces off as I don't want to damage the inner race or the shaft.

Any suggestions on taking them out? My vice grips aren't strong enough to grab and pull off the race from the shaft.

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