wheel off, calliper and hub assy off,remove disc shield,then disconnect track rod, remove top and bottom circlips [holding grease caps in] take out caps and sealing "o"rings,remove cotter pin- best to remove nut and spring washer,refit nut till flush with cotter and give it a good whack to release it! then king pin can be knocked out [ make sure that you have a solid support under end of axle to take out "springing" when knocking out.best to use a solid piece of bar about 1" long position on top of pin,and use sledge hammer if very tight [which they usually are.] make sure that pin is quite free to turn in axle to allow alignment of slot for cotter.no need to ream as needle roller bearings fitted.
k, March 2009
