There are other pinion gear pullers out there, but I liked this one. The smaller frame ones would come in handy too though in tights spots. Ones like this...
Did the motor survive the prying? When all else fails, I use one of these to pull a pinion.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Planes-GPMR2410-Pinion-Gear-Puller-for-2-5mm-Shafts-Hi-Str-/393697056124?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0