Rear tire removal (Stuck on gear case)

[bvudsg]

Pulled the tire and gear case off the back of the bike.
Had to do this because when we removed everything from the rear the tire would not come off the gear case.
Am I missing something that's holding the tire on the gear case?
Everything I read says the tire should just come off once the axle is pulled out.
Looking down into the gear case I don't see any corrosion or anything that would be holding it in place.

Would appreciate any help.

[GrandpaDenny]

Nope, just gotta yank. Did you pull the fender off?