I believe the basket rests on a taper, friction fit. That is why it can be difficult
to remove needing a puller. Also, when you re-assemble you may want to put an
old socket over the shaft and give it a rap with a BFH to set it on the taper. If you
don't; the first time you pull the clutch handle after re-assembly and adjusting, you
may actually seat it on the taper with the clutch pull and then have to re-adjust again.
ask me how I know.... - Mike