[cnavarro]

The correct way to resolve this would be to loosen the bolts for the cam sprockets at the heads with the chain tensioners out and engine at TDC and follow the procedure for resetting cam timing. Never apply excess force where not prescribed and most certainly, don't apply that kind of force with the new bearing, as you will certainly damage it and predispose it to a future failure. The intermediate shaft itself should not be forced over since the sprocket at the end is only press-fit onto the tube with a few hundred thousands of interference and is quite easy to mess up.