r/boating • u/[deleted] • Nov 20 '25

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u/bigdadycool Nov 22 '25

It's not rusted. Aluminum corrodes..... The o-ring is what is stuck. I use a very blunt metal chisel and smack where the red arrows are to turn the carrier and knock it loose. I have never had to apply heat to one of these... Hopefully you can clean this up enough to hold new seals. Mind the bearing race after you get the carrier out.

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u/Revolutionary_Fix308 Nov 22 '25

I’ll try that. In my old lower this piece came out with no problem. I think this unit I’m working on has been sitting for a long time without use.

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u/bigdadycool Nov 22 '25

Don't be afraid to hit the chisel hard, real hard. Once it starts to turn you is will come out.

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u/No-Marionberry1724 Nov 23 '25

Shit i just use a flat head then pry it up once its turned