Trick to getting the King Pin out of the lower a-arm 07 Rev?

[brahm]

What's the trick to removing your king pin from the lower a-arm on an 07 rev. I removed the snap ring but it just doesn't want to slide out. Before I go crazy with on it with a hammer.. Am I missing something?

 

[Dootimes2]

Nothing missed just start hitting it they can be quite tight.

 

[brahm]

Nothing missed just start hitting it they can be quite tight.

well that didn't work out.. destroyed my king pin.. need to order another one..next time around I'm using a hydrolic press.

 

[revsum]

A used press on Craigslist is less expensive than a new part.

 

[chrispy]

I used an automotive balljoint press. It worked very well for removal and installation. If you're in Canada, Canadian Tire has a tool loaning program if you don't have access to one.

 

[brahm]

ended up using a hyrdolic press, worked "ok" still had to tap the threads afterwords, next time around I'll try to get my hands on a ball joint press.

 

[SnowSnob]

Sticking one end in a deep socket and pounding on the other end seems to getter done.

 

[alt]

Hey guys. Hope this helps, i have removed my fair share. Place a block ( something fairly soft, but solid like wood) under the arm as close to the ball joint as possible. The ski must be dangling. Now using either a piece of brass, or aluminum,as big as possible on the O.D. have your buddy hold it on the top of the ball joint. Watch his throttle thumb! Use a large sledge, and start taking some sharp solid swings. Give it a few hits, and then check to make sure everything except the ball joint is staying put. Repeat the process until its out. this can take sometimes a dozen or more blows. Dont forget to remove the snap ring, and some pre- wd40 can also help. The best way is a press, but not always an option. Sounds crewd, but is effective. Remember, if the ski is not off the floor, it will NOT work. Thanks. Dan with ALTernative Impact.

 

[brahm]

Sticking one end in a deep socket and pounding on the other end seems to getter done.

that's what I tried, socket slipped ripped the boot, the boot stabilizes the king pin, and keeps the grease in ripped boot..shot king pin. although I was able to super glue it back together and it is holding up until i get my replacement in.

 

[alt]

I understand. No two ways about it, they are just a s.o.b. Not sure why they had to make the fit so tight. For the first year i did them this way. A press with the proper set-up, is best.