Probably similar to the D17 in that regard.
I had a heck of a time getting the axle out of mine too.
The axle can be a very snug to almost pressed-on fit with the bearings.
Awkward place to get any decent force on it.
Ended up making a weldment that bolts onto the axle housing or casting.
It was tapped 3/4-16 fine thread hole for a commercial puller threaded rod.
I don't remember exactly where the 2 holes & bolts (not shown) at the bottom anchored to. But the top 2 went into some already tapped holes in the casting.
Had
to be careful to not break anything by over tightening the threaded rod, so I
eased into it and then started using a 2# hammer to knock it loose.
Took quite a bit of persuasion, but it finally popped.
Most of the rest of the way was using the wrench to tighten it, then whack on it some more until it finally came out. Think I had to put some spacers in to make up the needed travel.
I polished the axle quite a bit before assembling it so that the inner race would go on easier.
Here's a pic of the "puller" less the 3/4-16 threaded part.
You're welcome to use it, if it'll work for your I600........and I can find it.
Edited by Gatz in NE - 25 Nov 2016 at 8:53pm
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