Huh, I didn't even consider putting it on the other way, hopefully I won't have to do this job again for a while but if I do that might be the way...
Personally, I would take the extra time to remove the mount, not necessarily for removal of the pivot but for reinstalling the pivot because...
Made an account just to thank the OP and Raider for reposting this, following the guide was a blast and explained nearly everything in great...
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