Dana 44 spindle bearing removal

So after a shake down run I had crazy noises coming from my front axle (hp44 gm 1 ton outers). I tracked it down to the axle shaft rubbing on the end of the axle tube. a little more investigating and I realized that my spindle bearings consisted of partial outer races, rust dust and 3 needle bearings combined between both sides. I am assuming that they are original.
any tips on getting the old races out.
I tried cutting them with a body saw but that is a no go. I just ordered some dremel cut off wheels and arbor. there is no way to get a punch on it from the back side because of the shape of the spindle.

I do it with a punch..

i just get inbetween the bearing case and the spindle and "crack" it free then just beat it out/to pieces depending on how stuck in there it is.

Had a Dana 60 bearing seize up at hollister once, broke a 5 ton 3 jaw puller trying to get it off. Cut a notch in it with a sawsall, put a chisel in the notch and beat it until it split. Slid right off at that point.

I am going to try the sawzall method. I had an air chisel on it and it didn't budge

Last time I had a D44 (76 HP D44) I used a freezer (overnight) and an oven and heated them up ... 3-350 for a while (30 mins-ish) and the use of a punch and hammer. Even ten it was a pain and the bearing was severely mangled ... but who cared anyway, it was getting replaced.

Once you get it out dont put the stock bearings back in!

Put in Bobby Longfield spindle bushings. They hold up MUCH better!

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/products.php?product=New-Dana-60-&-44-&-30-Spindle-Bushings