Need help to remove philter single shower faucet handle

[xiaoronger520]

Hi All,

Just found this forum. I have a single handle philter faucet, it is a little bit leaking.

I had a very hard time to do the 1st step..remove the handle...

Removed the screw at the bottom smoothly
Can not pull out
tried white vinegar soaked overnight, can not pull it out
tried wd40 soaked overnight, can not pull it out...
The pull handle just not work for this type of handle with screw underneath.

I am out of ways beside using a hacksaw. Anyone has any idea how to remove it without using a hacksaw?

Thanks so much!!!