Help with replacing slack adjusters on a Deere 550B

[Gooseidi]

1980's John Deere 550B dozer. I'm replacing the slack adjusters. I got this far without issue. Any idea how to remove the old tubes so I can put the new ones in place? Are they a press fit? Weld on some chain and pull? Any help is appreciated.

 

[mg2361]

Are they a press fit?

Nope, just rust holding them now.

 

[DMiller]

Flail the hell out of them or heat and beat as usual.

 

[kshansen]

Flail the hell out of them or heat and beat as usual.

Like one of the old timers, now that I'm turning 71 in a couple weeks I guess that would be me, would say, "Don't force it get a bigger hammer!"