Tailshaft bushing removal/install

TrailBeast said

It's not a big deal with the tail housing off. (especially if you get the seam in the bushing started first)
I have a chisel I modified when I was in the business that I ground to have a V in the end 90 degrees to the original edge.
When you get ready to take it out note where the oil hole in the bushing is and put the new one in the same way.

I cut the chisel kind of like this.
It's not critical, but just needs to be able to get under the edge of the bushing and lift it.
This tool is actually for cutting bushings, but the tail shaft bushing has a seam you can get under and pop up pretty easy.

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Thank you. I know the oil hole alignment. I have a very similar looking tool that I fabricated from 1/2” rebar to remove hood springs on my 1950 Chevy.
When you say pry it up ? Do you mean you have to pry it up from the yoke end, before you can push it out from larger end of the case in order to remove it ?
I was thinking I could just tap it out from the larger end of the case with maybe 2 long 1/4” ratchet extensions attached together for a far reach. Or the tool I have similar to yours. Is there a lip somewhere on the yoke end of the housing that requires lifting the bushing as you explained ? My tail housing is about to come off. The next time I go at it and remove the bearing clip.