Winters rear-end question

[citiracer]

We are going through our Winters rear-end and have discovered two things. The pinion gear is a little bit chewed up and the through-shaft has some tight spots in it when you spin it.
What is the PROPER way to get these out of the center section?

[fast_crew]

After removing the bolts and the retaining ring, heat the center section to about 275-300* and the parts will pull right out. Besure to wear gloves!! Also look on Winters website as they have a online (paper available also) catalog with a parts breakdown, and setup instructions towards the back.