King pin lower bearing removal?
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:47 pm
Hi all,
I'm trying to refurbish the king pin/stub axle assembly but I'm having trouble removing the lower bearing and bush from the cast axle. Most of the bearing is out, there wasn't much left of it to be honest, but the case is still in there. Does anyone have any tips?
I can't seem to knock it out from above as there's no real ridge to knock on, and I'd only be knocking the bush anyway not the bearing case.
I've tried gently heating the cast axle but doesn't help me much.
How have others tackled this task?
Thanks very much for your help,
Sam
I'm trying to refurbish the king pin/stub axle assembly but I'm having trouble removing the lower bearing and bush from the cast axle. Most of the bearing is out, there wasn't much left of it to be honest, but the case is still in there. Does anyone have any tips?
I can't seem to knock it out from above as there's no real ridge to knock on, and I'd only be knocking the bush anyway not the bearing case.
I've tried gently heating the cast axle but doesn't help me much.
How have others tackled this task?
Thanks very much for your help,
Sam