Search "steering wheel puller " . On my 104 I used a harmonic balancer puller. I tapped the appropriate size hole , ( 2 holes ) in the metal part around the shaft. I had to drill and tap at a slight outward angle so the bolts would go thru the puller slots . Use the protective cap on the forcing screw so you don't mangle the shaft threads. Works great . I personally don't care to use the hammer method. Good luck.
Chris
If you go this route you will have to use some washers on the 2 pulling bolts, they are smaller than the slots on the puller.
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1968 104 , service replacement '96 K301, 42" deck
1997 Scotts 42502X8 , repowered with '96 B&S 18hp TwinII , 42" deck
2007 LA130,21hp Intek v-twin, 48" deck
 As you slide down the banister of Life, may the splinters point in the right direction . 
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