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I just used a pair of Snap-On brake pliers #131A that I have had for years, a little small for the Deuce brakes, but big enough to do it. The spiral hook end twists into the spring end and then the big hook gets set in a shoe rivet, squeeze and it stretches the spring right out, takes about 3...
The steer axle does not have an outer seal under the Spindle nut like the drive axles do. The front has the seal that is on the spindle that seals against the inner bearing and the seal in the retail at the end of the axle tube.
FYI, if you use a rod or dowel to drive out the Inner seal retainer from the opposite side instead of a puller, drape a heavy cloth or towel over the end of the knuckle.....If not you possibly might have it pop out and roll across your driveway and down into a canyon never to be found......aua