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Replacing an axle spring on a JD 1518 batwing mower?

I am trying to replace the axle spring on a John Deere 1518 mower. I have tried pry bars and a bottle jack with no luck. Any suggestions on how to get the spring over the bottom knob?
Shunter, September 2010
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