Leave the crown race alone!
Or rather it doesn't have to come out.
The sealed bearing sits on top of the crown race.
Yes on second thoughts I had the new sealed bearing and it fits onto the crown race perfectly.
Also once I cleaned up the crown race it was in decent condition, no pitting or anything so I independently came to the same conclusion as you.
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Leave the crown race alone!
Or rather it doesn't have to come out.
The sealed bearing sits on top of the crown race.