Abstract: An automotive tool for separating ball joint connections, tie rods from steering arms, and other similar procedures has a wedge shaped head, with a pair of projecting prongs, and a handle. The head and handle are integral or removably secured together by a threaded connection so that different sized heads may be used either with a handle designed to be struck by a hand held hammer or an air hammer. Each prong of the wedge shaped head includes a longitudinally extending array of multiple, reverse taper steps or flats that facilitate engagement of the tool with the parts being separated.

Abstract: Universal vehicle tire valve core and cap removal installation tool includes a cap removal counterbore at one end of a cylindrical rod member and a reversible valve core engagement member positioned in a counterbore at the opposite end of the cylindrical rod member.