You don't unbolt the bearing when using the correct tool, something which could easily be duplicated. It is a steel bar approx. 1.5" X 3/4" X 6" with holes at the ends and a large threaded bolt near center. You use a couple of long bolts from the 5th gear housing to hold the bar down, the center bolt is tightened against the end of the mainshaft to pull the case off. It take a bit of pressure, you want the bolts deep in the case so they don't strip and be careful not to damage the threads in the end of the mainshaft. Be sure to remove the bolt on the bottom that supports the reverse idler shaft, speedo gear and b/u light switch before pulling the case.
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The local VW shop said I could just whack it with a piece of hardwood
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