Cross Shaft Dust Seal Removal

Ok, so by using that method I should be able to reuse it as long as I don’t damage it beyond be able to it seats properly.
Correct. You might take a file or a bench grinder and dull the sharp end of the pick some if you're not real confident you can do it without puncturing the seal. I have a dull one I leave dull just for purposes like this. lol