Originally Posted by mitok
I feel like I’m going to get kicked off this cite for this question. I probably have seen this thing plenty of times and know what it is but don't know the name for it. Here goes: what exactly is the "crown races"? If not the screwdriver method, what is the appropriate tool for the job? Thanks.
It's the lower part of the HS bearing assembly that sits at the base of the fork steerer. the 'appropriate' tool is a crown race puller. You really should get acquainted with that Park site before you bugger somethng or worse hurt yourself. A bad HS/fork install can kill you.