Never had a problem with getting bearings out of the upright. The always tapped out with a brass punch from in the center hole. It is getting them off the axle that is difficult.
Also, replace those philips head flat head screws retaining the outer bearing with Allen head screws. Makes them much easier to remove and install.
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