I do the above, usually putting on the puller and keep snugging it up every hour or so, leaving the pressure on. Also, try pushing down on the end of the pitman arm (pry bar or hammer) with the puller on it. If not re-using the arm, cutoff wheel to slit it on the back side, parallel to the splines.

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