Hammers seem to work OK but remember to thread the lock nut back onto the
thread of the swivel pin until the thread has nearly come through the top of
the nut. Then WHAP (SOL) it one with a hammer (soft headed one ideally) OR
thwack (UK/US SOL?) the suspension arm to jog the taper out.
If you don't but the nut back on you could muller (SE UK SOL) the end of the
threads on the swivel pin.
The nut will stop the suspension arm dropping all the way down and will keep
the hub in place! You may need to jack the pin back into the taper to get the
nut off but it will be asy to release this time!
**Best thing has always been to use either a lever or wedge type puller,
swinging hammers around can contact brake pipes vestigeal tails and other
appendages when you start believing there is some "whirling dervish" in your
genome.**
**Wedge pullers are cheap and a lot safer than "banging it out"
still let you vent some frustration with the "Wigan Screwdriver"
(AKA Hammer derog NW UK Slang)
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