Previously, I had removed the gooseneck and got the top headset nut & washer off.
The top and bottom bearing races that are pressed into the frame's headtube were pushed out using a round tube and a hammer to push them out from inside the frame. It took a little time to go evenly around to push them out straight but was not too difficult. There's a special tool for removing the races (made by Park Tools) but this alternative method works OK if you are patient.
To get the bottom race off of the fork, Park Tools makes a special puller tool. But, not having that tool, you can also work it off the fork by using a hammer and a chisel with a rounded edge (not too sharp) to work it off by hitting it from alternate sides and locations. This was more awkward to do because you're holding the fork upside down and working the hammer and chisel at the same time (need three hands). But, I was able to get it off without damaging anything.
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| In this picture, the Lower bearing race is off of the surface that it was pressed into on the fork (after removal). |
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| This picture is just to illustrate the way I got it off (it's already off...). |
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| All the pieces of the headset (Right to Left is Top to Bottom). |
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| Here's all the parts stacked up together as they would be oriented when installed on the bike. |
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| All the pieces need to be cleaned and the bearings re-greased... |
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