Hi BB
I agree it shouldn't be that hard, but this bearing was well and truly stuck on the shaft. I did see on youtube that someone had to get their bearing "professionally removed".
My 100mm bearing puller would not work, as the 'legs' could not get under the bearing. I tried two wrecking bars - one on either side - and that did not budge it.
In the end I resorted to an old cold chisel inherited from my grandfather. With a considerable amount of effort I was able to slowly move the bearing, until I could use the wrecking bars to finally remove the bearing.
This was certainly one stubborn bearing.
Thanks for you advice.
Regards
Paul