Kingpin removal

[simonm]

I think a seal has perished on the front wheel drive shaft on my Kramer 512, the wheel,hub & final drive comes off so the shaft can be pulled out. i have got the wheel off but cant see how the kingpin is removed i assume their must be a special tool that goes over the studs and turns the round plate at the bottom to allow the kingpin to slide out???

[aspenarb]

You need a castellated socket for that. I was feeling lazy and bought the ones I needed but there`s nothing wrong with a file and a bit of tube to make one. It may pay to heat it up and quench it to harden it when done.

 

Bob

 

 

[Johny Walker]

lacking that drift chisle and a lump hammer:blushing:

[simonm]

lacking that drift chisle and a lump hammer:blushing:

 

No can do Johnny, if i bust this i am up **** creek!

 

Plus i like to save the big hammer for the more delicate jobs

[Gary Prentice]

No can do Johnny, if i bust this i am up **** creek!

 

Plus i like to save the big hammer for the more delicate jobs

 

If the pin has seized in place you'll probably get chance to play with the big hammer:thumbdown:

[aspenarb]

If the pin has seized in place you'll probably get chance to play with the big hammer:thumbdown:

 

 

Being a hub with a shaft through it there is probably a tapered bush or bearing top and bottom. Not the conventional king pin so the hammer and chisel can wait for another day

 

Bob

[simonm]

Why do i get the feeling this is going to be a pita!