Steering stem bearing pics.

[bwringer]

I got a lower race out with a slide hammer fitted with a wide hook attachment. I went in at an angle, straightened it to set the hook, and it came out with two yanks.

I used Park's waterproof bicycle grease for the bearings, it is perfect for this application.

That's a good idea -- I have a humongous slide hammer that I've used maybe twice. Didn't think of that.

I used to ride (and break) mountain bikes pretty avidly, and I agree that the Park grease is good stuff if you happen to have some around. IIRC, it's not quite as thick and sticky as the goop I used, but any good waterproof grease will do the trick.