Jack - Ratcheting Assembly Removal

[Edgemontvillage]

I need to disassemble the jack in order to properly restore each component part.  The ratcheting assembly is prevented from sliding off the mast by a spur (see photo) that exists on both ends of the mast. Is there a way to remove and replace the ratcheting assembly while preserving or re-creating the mast spur? 

[enio45]

We separate (spread)  the ratchet assembly mask slightly so it will slip past the notch on the shaft.  Replate the shaft and paint the mask (ratchet assembly)  - - insert replated shaft and insert into a vise (protect the paint) and slightly squeeze the ratchet assembly back to normal shape. 

All done :-)

[Edgemontvillage]

We separate (spread)  the ratchet assembly mask slightly so it will slip past the notch on the shaft.  Replate the shaft and paint the mask (ratchet assembly)  - - insert replated shaft and insert into a vise (protect the paint) and slightly squeeze the ratchet assembly back to normal shape. 

All done :-)

Thanks Eddie, terrific advice, following your instructions I was able to separate the ratching assembly from the jack mast without much effort and without deforming the ratcheting assembly.  Once it's restored I'll post the results.