Hey 545rfe trans guys....

I assume you are talking about the bushing in the bck of the crank??
WE tac welded a piece of pipe to the bushing and used a slide hammer. Piece of cake getting it out.

Have you installed the engine yet? If not double check the thrust bearing. I used a slide hammer on mines and the thrust bearing was ruined after 6000 miles. I was thinking it was because of this.