Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a bearing assembly secured in an aperture at one end of a male connection member is provided. This apparatus includes an L-shaped member one leg of which engages a first surface formed on a longitudinal portion of a shaft member of such bearing assembly and a second leg which during use will be aligned with a bore formed in such outer end of the shaft member. A nut-like member is secured to an outer surface of such second leg which can be engaged by a tool capable of applying a force thereto for rotating such bearing assembly. Such nut-like member has a cavity formed therein adjacent an outer surface thereof. Such apparaus further includes a device for securing such apparatus to such bearing assembly in a removable manner.