EDIT: Solved the issue. O-ring was holding the whole spindle up

Hey guys,


We're in the process of replacing our Fadal's spindle. It's a '96 2216 VMC.


I've watched this video series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz2O80l4lN4
I've gotten all the way until he raises the Z axis up to release the spindle (2:56 in the video). However when I raise my Z axis, the spindle still goes up with it and it doesn't come out. I've tried shocking it with a mallet and hammer, nothing.


Am I missing something? He doesn't mention anything about taking anything else off after the pulley is removed. I took off the black ring that you see at 4:40 in the video. I've triple checked I didn't leave any bolts in the spindle flange.


Any ideas what could be wrong?


Thanks.