Tapered axle removal

I've got a couple of small screw jacks to place between parts such as your hub and housing flange that would pull the axle as the are extended/unscrewed. They really are only a 5/8 bolt and a long nut with fancy ends. Souvenirs of my plant maintenance days in the textile mill. Just another method to consider. I suppose I would cut up a turnbuckle to fabricate something similar and affordable.