Help removing the main shaft from LZ O/D transmission tail unit

[Tim Ayers]

I'm hoping someone can help me figure out what is keeping the main shaft from separating/sliding out of the O/D tail unit.

I have the section where the solenoid mounts loose and that wants to move forward with the shaft when I pull on it. There is something I'm missing. I'm thinking the rear main shaft bearing is tight.

** I have not yet removed the C clip that is in front of that bearing. Could that be what is holding it in place?

On another note, if anyone needs a nice empty case, I will gladly bring it with me to Hershey and you can have it.