Trying to replace starter on my 2305. Some rocket scientist in John Deere engineering put a motor mount right in front of the starter. Not enough space to allow starter removal. Tractor has a 200CX loader. The loader cross brace is right under the motor mount bolts. Removing the cross brace...

I get a loud click (much like a solenoid would make) from the starter motor. After x tries the JD 1070 kicks over ok. Battery voltage looks good. Problem is that I remove the two 11/16 bolts and the starter should slip out ??? Much penetrating oil and rubber mallet driving chisel says...