Ok guys,
Just tried again on the front propeller shaft with a 3lb hammer and then again with a cold chisel and nothing. I'm attaching a picture to help with this conundrum. As you can see, the are marks from my previous attempts to knock it free.

I have moved the metal grease cover forward but found it damn near impossible to hold it with one hand and whack it with the hammer. I work with my finger and that is too close for comfort.

As for the transfer case, I counted all 7 bolts on the ziplock bag. Now what?
(Bear in mind this vehicle is over a decade old and appears that none of these parts have ever been removed.)

Sam