[BusNit]

Well, I fought with hammering the knuckle joint, the threaded end with no avail. Got quite discouraged on the project. I did buy a bottle jack but didn't use it just yet. I had sprayed an aviation penetrant two days ago but yesterday I came down with the worst covid like symptoms and was laid up in bed. Today I felt a little better but we had errands to take care of. About an hour ago after we returned home, I figured let me try once again. (12th attempt) but this time I had an epiphany to tie the rod up so if I did get it out, it would not just drop on me. I tied it up and took out my Mapp gas torch. (I have the kind with the 4' hose) Three minutes later and with intense heat under the coach added to the 112º air temps, I noticed the penetrant running down the diff. I figured the penetrant should have wicked itself in the tapered shaft. Three taps later and it came out like butter. I came in the house to cool down for a bit. One major milestone somewhat accomplished!