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Thanks for the feedback. The shaft was bent (so had that straightened) and was not as clean as it could have been so i suppose that made the removal more difficult. I will check out the digital angle finder app.

Update: Strut was bent (looked bent but it was clear when the shaft was reinserted and missed the hole through the hull by over an inch) so plan to use heat and gentle pressure to realign. Cutlass bearing came out relatively easy and the new one went in easy as well. Bore on strut was good - no damage. Hope to get strut straightened tomorrow (Wednesday) and all put back together on Thursday. Replacing water seals as well while everything is apart. Back in the water on Friday and final alignment Saturday (if all goes as planned).