<VV> Oil Pump Idler gear removal

[RWhitt1245 at aol.com]

Can anyone tell me an easy way to remove this from the housing? I had one  
come out fairly easy with hammer and punch, but I have another that is being 
 difficult.
 
Thanks
Ron
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