The pic I posted is from disc 3. Since mine won't slide out as far as the one in the pic, to cut it in a spot that would not also cut into the "good" part of the case, or ruin the seal, I would have to cut through the sleeve and crank. It would be alot more cutting (and heat, etc.). I guess mine is somehow different. The one in the pictorial has been slid out untill only three threads (on the crank) still show, mine wont slide out over any threads (8 threads showing). I can't cut the crank between the sleeve and case as pictured (no room). I'll get it off, no big deal, just wondering if there was a trick to getting it out as far as the one in the pictures. Thanks, MIKE