well, seems like the correct spot and heading so i will resurrect this one to ask my question...whisper wash classic..how the ffffffff do you get the bearings outta that bitch ...i got the collar with all the alan screws off and removed the c clip fastener but those bearings are absolutely seized in there.. can i smash the top of the shaft with a screw driver and force them out that way..didnt want to use much force when i atttempted it previously..triyng not to blow russ's phone up too much already pestered the hell outta him working on my whirl a way...anybody know what im talking about?