How to replace speedo gear on axle?

[LLonearth]

I finally found the speedo gear for the front axle and need to replace the old one. Are there any shortcuts? The bearings were replaced last year and I only want to get this different speedo gear in place to see if that fixes my speedometer and cruise problem. Thanks for any help. 1987 VR.

 

Larry

[MiCarl]

No shortcuts. Gotta pull the axle and move the wheel about 2" at which point it'll just drop out.

 

I think you can probably leave the brake calipers on since you're shouldn't need to get the rim and tire past them.