Window gearbox removal

I have an Everest window with a broken gearbox. Looking to replace with a part I found but I can't get the old gearbox out. All screws and shoot rods removed. It won't budge. Any ideas?
Thanks

Asked by Daniel on 15th Sep 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Have you removed the handle? If the handle has been removed and all screws removed it should just fall out."
Answered on 15th Sep 2025 - Member since Jul 2025 - report
"Just wondering if you have removed the handle because the handle screws are fixed into the gearbox"
Answered on 15th Sep 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
"Remove all screws of handle and remove handle with square bar too"
Answered on 15th Sep 2025 - Member since Oct 2024 - report
"Replace with similar gearbox to remove existing window controlled force"
Answered on 15th Sep 2025 - Member since Dec 2024 - report
"This might sound a bit silly but have you taken the handle off .
As the gearboxes usually will not come out with out removing the handle.

Regs BTB"
Answered on 15th Sep 2025 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Remove handle, and all screws, squirt a little penitrating fluid and it should pull out"
Answered on 16th Sep 2025 - Member since Aug 2025 - report
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