I just pulled mine out last weekend and "cleaned" and repainted it. You are correct. Once you remove the bolt down by the pan it should pull out. I used rust remover and penetrating oil on mine, but it eventually needed some tapping by my "persuader" before she budged. I'm righted handed so adjust accordingly. :-) Using my left hand I put constant upwards pressure on the tube (in other words I pulled like heck) while tapping the tube with my hammer. I started tapping at 12 O'clock, then moved to three, then six, then nine, then back to 12. It was stubborn but eventually I got her to rock loose. To clean it, I used an old farmer's/garage mechanic trick. I filled it with lamp oil and then set her on fire. She burned really slow and smokey for quite awhile. I then rinsed her out with gas, and then lit her again. For the coup de gras I sprayed her with a degreaser, washed her with soap, sanded her slightly and primed and painted her. She looks beauuutifull!
Hope this helps!
