Axle spline stuck in hub…press?

Stripping the quad down to replace wheel bearings, which all four are shot, and I came to this. The left rear axle is stuck in the hub. It looks like the spline teeth are not seated properly, and this may be my problem. Another problem may be my wheel bearing may be holding the axle, possible? Would it be wise to press the axle out of the hub, or am I asking for trouble?

Axle spline stuck in hub…press?

Stripping the quad down to replace wheel bearings, which all four are shot, and I came to this. The left rear axle is stuck in the hub. It looks like the spline teeth are not seated properly, and this may be my problem. Another problem may be my wheel bearing may be holding the axle, possible? Would it be wise to press the axle out of the hub, or am I asking for trouble?