I took all of the necessary bolts off obviously, released the C-clamp and pried it open to about an inch and thats as far as it will go, I tried tapping the top of the case to loosen the isb bearings but still no luck...

 

so the gear pack didnt drop when you spread the c clamp?

 

nope...should i tap the bearing??

 

if the c clamp is still in the bearing, open it then have somebody go with a pry bar to split the case but dont pry hard just gently and wiggle back and forth

 

did you remove reverse bolt?

 

everything is A ok guys, it took some finess but it came off!