0AJ (NBX) 6-speed gearbox rebuild struggle

C11PRA DC

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Jun 14, 2005
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I'm rebuilding/replacing bearings on a 0AJ (NBX) 6-speed gearbox from a 2012 SEAT Altea 1.2.
Unfortunately, I’m stuck at the point of pulling the 5/6th gear synchro hub/synchro ring off the Input shaft (above arrows in pic).

The workshop manual indicates specific tools (pictured) - However, similar tools/pullers I have failed under the force applied without budging the synchro hub/synchro ring!?

What am I doing wrong? Is heat required? Has anyone had experience/success in doing this job?

Many thanks,

David

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