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Having problems removing a seized pinion gear from transmission shaft on 917.370931 craftsman rear drive push lawnmower. I removed the retaining clip and soaked it with WD40 and it still won’t come off. I tried using a gear puller with no success. Help!!!!

Is this the gear at the wheel? I'd hit it with some heat, propane torch might do it.

Yes. The gear is at the wheel. I’ll use the propane torch. Hopefully it will come off. Thanks. I considered cutting the rod.

WD-40 is not a good penetration oil. PB Blaster, Yield, AeroKroil, etc. will do a better job.

Thanks