Please Help: Removing intermediate shaft.

Use a slide hammer with a hook. If the bushing wasn't "sized" after replacement, the fit can be that tight.

Thanks the slide hammer worked great. As I though no gunk at all just like brand new. I think the fit between the cam and intermediate shaft is just a little tight. Thanks for all the help guys. Now to change the oil, prime, evacuate the oil from the cylinders, new plugs and hook up a gas can and give her a go.