armature replacement

[james]

I am in the process of replacing the armature and I am having trouble removing the old one- any suggestions?

[Hawk2172]

After removing housing that contains the brushes, screw off the plastic cap on the front of the saw with a 1 1/8" socket. Then remove the locking nut from the end of the armature. Then using a 1/2" or 5/8" brass rod, gently drive the armature out of the front bearing.