Started tearing into the front 60...
All I accomplished tonight was removing the brake calipers, hubs, and steering components. It's off to the auto parts store tomorrow "special" socket :mad: and a king pin installer/remover.
This is where it got interesting. One of the hub covers was missing, so the internals were exposed to the elements for who knows how long. The snap-ring-esque retainer needed a bit of persuasion from the hot wrench, as it was rusted to the hub. No big deal. I removed the ring, outer locking gear, spring, and assorted hardware. The inner locking gear, the one that fits over the axle shaft, had become one with the shaft. I soaked it with liquid wrench and pried with the my BF prybar...No luck. I heated it then used the prybar...No luck. I hammered it...No luck. By this time, I was somewhat agitated by the stubbornness of this little gear, and turned to my torch for assistance. The one on the left is what it's supposed to look like.