Ok, sounds like the motors still in the car, beleave me it's a cake job
when its out. Anyway it sounds like you do have a striaght shot at the
gear. The gear is pressed on pretty well, the bolt really helps on the
installing process.
The puller is everything, get a good one. Heat will be your friend on
this job. Get yourself a Mapp Gas Tourch at Home Depot ~ $15.00. Heat
that guy up, Install the puller and go nuts... Good luck.