NO, I had to use a pickle fork to break it loose (replacing spindle, going disk) but I think maybe While smacking on it first and trying to press it out, I might have screwed up the threads on the Castle nut or something. I can't get the nut on even with the spindle off and holding the shaft with vise grips. Replacing the nut and hoping that works - JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S SUPPOSED TO ROTATE (SPIN) 360 degrees , seems stange, but I've Goggled it, and it seems like others are having the same issue.
