i got your pm and i thought up a creative idea to remove the race without a slide hammer. cut a round plate from some 1/4 or thicker that is the same diameter as the id of the axle tube so it will sit behind the race. then cut 2 opposing straight turning it into an oval so it can be turned sideways to get into the housing,drill 1/2 hole in center of plate and weld a nut on the back of the plate so that threaded rod can be inserted into the plate, use a peice of 1" square about 6" long with a hole to go onto threaded rod and nut as a puller to remove race. or just go try to rent a puller if your not feeling creative.