Well I have to say that is pretty gosh darn sad that you ruined a good gear. I offered to help with a puller and never heard from you. Others offered to help you build a puller. In any event the damage is now done. The gear was not welded on. It may feel that way but that is the way Stihl heated and put them on. I have pulled many 090G and BLK gears. Yes I get irritated but never broke one pulling it. They are tough but they do come off.:frown: