I just pulled one on a '79 a month ago and it was stuck. Twist it back and
forth a few times, and pull. No tapping.

You can push in slightly with your fingers also. The O-ring sticks and
won't move, so you have to move it enough to break the seal and get a bit of
fluid under it so it slides.

When it comes loose, it will fly right out, so be ready.


"W. Moore" > wrote in message
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> Hi all,
> I have noticed fluid leaking around the speedo drive area on the tranny
> (automatic). The service manual instructions are simply to remove cable;
> remove retainer bolt and clamp; and remove driven gear assy. to replace
"O"
> ring. Trouble is that the driven assy. just doesn't "come out". After
30
> years how much help can I give it with small taps without damaging the
unit
> ? Is it keyed or splined which would mean damage from any kind of
> persuasion ? My Corvette Assembly Manual doesn't show this area. Thanks.
>
>