2002 escape separate half shaft from intermediate shaft

2002 FORD ESCAPE
184,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PIEDMONT86
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2002 escape 2wd 3.0L automatic.

I cannot separate the right half shaft from the the intermediate shaft. I have it removed from the vehicle. I have tried prying it apart as the manual says and it will nit budge. Any help would be appreciated.
Jul 12, 2011 at 10:09 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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The first three images are for illustration purposes. The last one is a screenshot of the instructions I believe you're looking for.
Jul 12, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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PIEDMONT86
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Rivermikerat,

The screen shot of directions is for removal of the wheel hub bearing and not the separation of the right half shaft from the intermediate shaft. Thanks

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Jul 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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Ok. Try these. The middle image is Fig 13 referred to in the screenshot. You may need to use something like WD-40 to help separate them. If that doesn't work, you may have to apply heat to expand the outer portion.
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Jul 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM