The slide hammer did not damage the bearings if carefully done the washer will get bent but the seal was okay I had my bearing out several times for the one side that was giving me a hard time ,the seal will get bent up also but I did get one out without damage.I ended up using a washer that just fit inside with the nut holding it on the end of the puller being the washer round gave it a better grip on the back of the washer behind the bearing .both the seals pictured were taken out this way the red one is new.
