transfer case needle output needle bearing removal

[smorneau]

How does one go about removing the needle bearings from the front output of the transfer case of a 97 tracker. It is directly behind the seal and runs on the driveshaft collar.

I would like to be able to remove it without wrecking it. but if that is not possible any easy methods and part numbers would be appreciated. I do not need to know how to spit the case or remove the output shaft assembly just the needle bearings that are left in the case once that is done. Installation insights also welcome.

Also if anyone has a reference to shimming the bearings from the factory manual I might need that as well.

Thanks,
Scott