Mb willys jeep tranfer case universal joint end yoke - front

[Little Jo]

Hi Guys

Well it appears I need your help again. I am in the process of replacing the Transfer Case front "Output Shaft Oil Seal" Number "30". Everything was going well. I dropped the exhaust pipe, removed the Front universal shaft. I then took out the Cotter Pin, Number "28" and removed the Companion Flange Nut Number "29". I then started to remove the Transfer Case, Universal Joint End Yoke Number " 26" - ( Front ). That was when I ran into trouble.

I don't appear to be able to get the Yoke off. I tried using a puller, but nothing moved. I stopped work so I would not cause any damage and decided to seek advice from my fellow MLU friends who may have actually come up against the same problem.

I have attached a couple of photos so you can see what I am doing. I can't see why the yoke just won't come off as I can't see what could be holding it in place. I note there is what appears to be something with teeth but it does not appear to hold anything and is not shown in any of the drawings in my workshop manual.???

I hope someone can assist.

Cheers

Tony