cannot remove stem of single handle price pfister tub faucet

[MasterPlumbersKeymaster]

Hi,

I am trying to fix a single handle price pfister tub faucet, which is leaking.

I figured that the stem needs to be replaced, so I removed the handle and face plate which then exposed the plastic stem.
i also removed the sleeve nut that keeps the stem in place.

i tried several times pulling the stem using a pair of pliers with out any success.

i am not sure if there is anything else that is holding the stem or is it lime build up and corroision that is causing the problem.

i am afraid if I pull too hard I may damage something that will be more expensive to fix.

any advice is welcome. thank you.
this faucet is about 12 years old.

[Retired plbg1Participant]

Go to google search and check out how to remove that certain brand stem.

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