Abstract: A steering wheel puller which is both easy to assemble and safe to use is disclosed. The puller is effective for removing the steering wheels from vehicles such as golf carts and utility vehicles. An actuator portion of the puller is placed through the top of the wheel to positively engage a base plate at the bottom of the wheel. The actuator portion has a screw which engages the steering column shaft of the vehicle at the center of the steering wheel. As this screw is tightened, the downward force on the steering column and the upward force of the base plate on the steering wheel causes the steering wheel to dislodge.

Abstract: A device for mounting a bearing onto a shaft includes a tubular pushing member having three wings extending radially outward therefrom. Each of the wings has a rod slidably and perpendicularly connected thereto so as to contact the bearing on the shaft. A threaded rod extends through a passage in the pushing member and an engaging device is on a first end of the threaded rod so as to engage with the shaft. A rotatable member rotatably contacts the pushing member and is threaded mounted to a second end of the threaded rod so that the pushing member together with the rods are moved to push the bearing by rotating the rotatable member.

Abstract: A combination tool provides for removing a steering wheel from its press fit on a steering wheel shaft in a vehicle, or for compressing the locking disc disposed beneath the steering wheel hub for removal of its retaining ring and of the disc after the steering wheel has been removed. The tool is also useful in reinstalling the locking disc for reassembly after maintenance. The present tool includes a plate having a central threaded passage larger than the diameter of the threaded steering wheel shaft with which the tool is to be used. Two opposed, radially disposed steering wheel puller slots are provided, one to either side of the central passage, and two opposed threaded locking disc compression bolt holes are also provided through the plate. The device may be used for removal of the steering wheel from its press fit on the steering wheel shaft (after removal of overlying components, such as the air bag, horn actuation assembly, etc.

Abstract: A bushing and seal driver 10 for motorcycle fork tubes that includes opposing bushing and seal ends 18 and 20 configured and longitudinally dimensioned to insert a corresponding bushing 30 or seal 38 into a motorcycle fork tube 16 a predetermined distance by an individual causing one forceful “strike” from the bushing or seal ends 18 and 20 of the driver 10 against the bushing 30 or seal 38 thereby eliminating the visual gauging of the bushing 30 or seal 38 positions inside the fork tube 16, as is required when employing multiple strikes against the bushing 30 or seal 38.

Abstract: A power steering pump pulley removal tool has a pair of jaws mounted by mounting fasteners on opposite faces of a hub which has a threaded passageway extending axially therethrough. The jaws are in longitudinal alignment with one another and the passageway and have complementary arcuate gripping elements formed thereon so as to be remote from the hub. A pair of laterally aligned grip-holding fasteners extend between the jaws adjacent their gripping elements and are operable to hold the jaws in a closed, pulley engaging position. The hub has a handle extending laterally therefrom. A complementarily threaded drive bolt is disposed in the hub passageway so as to have a power steering pump drive shaft engaging end adjacent the gripping elements and a drive end remote therefrom.

Abstract: A puller useful in removing a pulley assembly from a crankshaft is provided by the present invention. The puller is particularly useful for removing a multiple pulley assembly where the pulleys may be damaged as a result of too much force on the outer part of the pulley. The puller is easily mounted in very tight locations and applies a force to the pulley assembly along the hub of the pulley so as not to damage the pulleys.

Abstract: A tool for removing a propeller from a drive shaft having a damaged shear pin. The tool has a plurality of fingers for engaging the blades of the propeller and an advancement member for leveraging against the distal end of the shaft. The advancement member leverages against the drive shaft to cause the tool to pull the propeller assembly from the drive shaft to facilitate the replacement of the damaged shear pin. The tool fingers engage and restrict the rotation of the propeller blades with respect to the tool as the advancement member is leveraged against the drive shaft.

Abstract: A bearing installer/remover, for installing and removing a bearing from a panel having a bearing seating passage through it, has a bridge with integral legs engaging a panel surface and straddling the bearing. The bridge has a threaded hole in it. The bearing is positioned between the bridging piece and the head of a bolt which has a threaded shaft threaded through the bridge hole. A cylindrical collar is mounted on the bolt shaft between the bolt head and the bearing, and a cylindrical bushing, preferably integral with the collar, fits closely but slidably around the bolt shaft between the collar and the bearing, and extends through the bore of the bearing, whereby the bearing is restrained against cocking.

Abstract: A bearing puller for removing from a shaft a bearing having a tapered eccentric flange on its inner race includes a cylindrical tube disposed within an outer cylindrical housing. The puller tube is capable of sliding displacement within and along a portion of the length of the outer housing and includes a first end having outer threads for engaging and maintaining a puller nut on a first end of the housing. The puller nut includes a threaded aperture on an end thereof for receiving a draw bolt which is inserted in the housing and extends to a second opposed end thereof. A second end of the sliding puller tube includes a peripheral flange for engaging first and second paired split jaw members each having a respective inner tapered flange on a distal end thereof for engaging the tapered flange on the bearing's inner race.

Abstract: I have invented a device for removing a fuel injector from the engine block of an internal combustion engine that comprises a support member having a cylindrical channel passing through said support member, a threaded rod that includes a first lug nut fitted onto one end of said rod in a manner that supports said first lug nut and allows the rod to turn without turning said first lug nut, said threaded rod inserted through said channel in said support member, a second lug nut screwed over and onto the other end of said rod in a manner that prevents removal of said rod from said support member, and said first lug nut provided with internal threads capable of mating with the threads provided on a fuel injector.

Abstract: An apparatus for quickly and efficiently removing valve packing from a valve of the type having a threaded or non-threaded valve stem. In general, the apparatus includes a sleeve adapted to be positioned about the portion of the valve stem which extends exteriorly of the packing. The sleeve is rotatably connected to a translation mechanism operable in conjunction with the exposed portion of the valve stem. Depending on the type of valve and whether the exposed portion of the valve stem is threaded or smooth and whether or not the valve stem is capable of rotation, the translation mechanism can either be threadingly mated or clamped onto the valve stem to cooperate therewith for translating the sleeve toward or away form the packing. When the translation mechanism is operated, the rotatably connected sleeve is caused to translate along the valve stem. A plurality of curved teeth depend from the sleeve in such a manner that they all curve in the same rotational direction with respect to the sleeve.

Abstract: By inserting a male screw for fixing a ratchet claw into a nut placed on an insert core and the like to prevent rotation, it is possible to eliminate additional screw processing on the insert core, to increase magnetic resistance between a magnet and the insert core provided with the former, to concentrate irradiation of magnetic flux from the second magnet pole toward outside and to fix the magnet and the second magnet pole onto the insert core with screws. Further, by tapering an axial hole of the rotor, it is possible to easily and accurately attach the insert core or the rotor to a crankshaft. Furthermore, by inserting a removal parts of a removal tool into a perforation hole of the rotor, it is possible to realize quick and simple removal of the rotor from the crankshaft.

Abstract: A wheel pulling apparatus and method for removing vehicle wheels by pushing against the mounting studs of a motor vehicle wheel assembly. The invention is designed to remove or break uni-mount wheels from large wheel assemblies. A push plate is positioned onto the wheel by at least one receiver. At least two threaded grappling hooks are affixed to the wheel, and the threaded portion of the grappling hooks are slid through slots in the push plate. Washers are inserted and nuts are tightened onto the threaded portion. The nuts are then alternately tightened causing the push plate to snug onto mounting studs and to pull the wheel from the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A universal joint tool is provided for assembling and disassembling a universal joint including its cross and bearing cups relative to a drive shaft and/or transmission shaft yokes. The tool includes first and second relatively moveable members which are moved between two positions by a threaded screw which additionally creates a force transferred by flexible cables to the cross or to a force-applying bar which includes locating surfaces for accurately inserting a bearing assembly relative to a yoke arm opening. An annular sleeve receives a gauge insert for similarly accurately locating a bearing assembly relative to an associated yoke arm opening.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing a disassembly device during use is disclosed. The disassembly device has a plurality of engaging/attaching members for gripping a workpiece and a cross member interconnecting the engaging/attaching members. In accordance with the present invention, the stabilizer device has a main shaft, at one end of which a handle is disposed and at another end of which a pair of fingers is disposed. The stabilizer device is used to grip the cross member of the disassembly device at two points along a length of the cross member so as to stabilize the disassembly device and the workpiece while a rotating motion or force is imparted to the disassembly device in order to perform the disassembly operation.

Abstract: A tool for extracting bearings from a long shaft as well as method of doing same is disclosed. This method and tool begins with connecting a split sleeve about a stuck bearing. This sleeve is then placed in a case. One or more extension are then added, thus allowing the puller to reach bearings on long shafts. When a sufficient number of extensions are added, a cap having an extraction bolt, which engages the end of the bearing shaft inside of the puller is attached. The extraction bolt is then rotated in a clockwise manner which forces the puller, and the engaged bearing, in an outward manner from the bearing shaft. When the extraction bolt is rotated to the extent of its working range by being turned all the way in, the puller is disengaged from the bearing and an extension section is then removed. This allows the extraction bolt to be rotated in a counter clockwise manner to a point were it regains its full working range.

Abstract: A universal gear puller that comprises:(a) a cylindrical hub having a central longitudinal hole therethrough, said hole being threaded;(b) a set of three rings, each of which is placed on the cylindrical hub and is at least partly rotatable about the cylindrical hub, said rings being maintained in position on the cylindrical hub by retaining means at the top and bottom of the cylindrical hub, each ring having a pair of parallel members attached to and extending away from the side of said ring, each pair of parallel members having a space therebetween that may be aligned with the threaded holes near the periphery of the exposed end surface of the gear while the central threaded hole in the cylindrical hub is aligned with the threaded hole in the shaft to which the gear is ordinarily bolted;(c) a thrust bolt screwed into said central threaded hole in the cylindrical hub; and(d) a non-threaded means that is long enough to extend to the bottom of the threaded hole in the shaft onto which the gear is ordinarily bo

Abstract: A puller device for disassembling parts having a plurality of arms provided with claws to grip the parts. The arms are rotatably connected to a hub. A pushing member extends through the hub and engages the parts. A slidable positioning member located on an exterior of the hub and extending away from the hub in a radial direction moves the arms between a free position and a gripping position. The hub and slidable positioning member each have a handle bar that can be gripped by a user. The arms move towards the free position when the handle bar of the slidable positioning member is urged towards the handle bar of the hub.

Abstract: An apparatus for quickly and efficiently removing valve packing from a valve comprises a sleeve which is positionable about the valve stem which extends exteriorly of the packing. The sleeve is rotatably connected to a translation mechanism operable in conjunction with the exposed portion of the valve stem to translate the sleeve toward or away from the packing. A plurality of curved teeth depend from the sleeve in such a manner that they all curve in the same rotational direction with respect to the sleeve. When the sleeve is rotated in that rotational direction and a downward force on the sleeve is applied by operating the translating mechanism, the teeth are forced to penetrate down and into the packing material. Once embedded, the translation mechanism can be operated in the opposite direction to apply an axial removal force to the sleeve and, hence the teeth, thereby extracting the valve packing in which the teeth are embedded.

Abstract: A device for disassembling and re-assembling a steering column has a reinforced arcuate housing with adjustable flanges at end of the housing. A central aperture in the housing provides for attaching to device to the steering column. The housing is reinforced with an upward flange.

Abstract: An tool for installation of a ball joint into an interference-fit accommodating hole in a control arm of a vehicle is provided, which operates as an integrated unit. A body of the ball joint compressor includes an upper and a lower support, spaced apart and fixedly interconnected by a pair of bilateral supports. A movable compression member is mounted to the body of the ball joint compressor, to allow movement thereof between the upper and lower supports along a central vertical axis. An advancing screw is threaded through the lower support, providing a means by which movement may be imparted to the movable compression member. The upper support includes an upper stop extending downwardly and including a cavity for receiving a portion of a ball joint which protrudes through an accommodating hole in a control arm during compression. This configuration allows the upper stop to contact the control arm from above, adjacent to the accommodating hole for the ball joint.

Abstract: A puller comprising a hub having at least three load blocks disposed and retained thereabout by upper and lower end caps is presented. The load blocks are retained about the hub by the end caps so as to allow individual positioning of the load blocks at any circumferential position about the hub. A pressure bolt or screw extends through the center of the hub for providing the pulling force. The grippers or jaws are attached at the respective load blocks. In a preferred embodiment, the grippers comprises an external gripping member and an internal gripping member interconnected by a pair of load linking members. The gripper members each including respective article engaging surfaces or hooks.

Abstract: An extractor for use in removing a solid, smooth, press fit shaft from a sing where access to the shaft is restricted. The extractor has a jacket and a collet. The collet fits around the shaft and the collet in turn fits within the jacket. The exterior of the collet end within which the shaft is placed is tapered and this tapered portion of the collet fits within a similarly tapered bore in the jacket. The collet has a threaded end opposite the tapered portion and the threaded end protrudes from the jacket when the tapered portion is fully seated within the tapered bore of the jacket. A nut is placed onto the threaded end and tightened such that the collet is pulled further into the jacket. The movement of the tapered portion within the tapered bore creates a wedging action which forces the collet against the shaft. As the nut is further tightened, the collet grips the shaft tighter.

Abstract: A seal puller for removing worn seals from transmissions and like equipment. The seal puller includes a planar body having opposed top and bottom surfaces and a threaded transverse bore. A plurality are positioned adjacent the transverse bore. A bolt is threadably secured within the transverse bore. The bolt has a threaded rod portion which may be projected from the transverse bore beneath the bottom surface of the body.

Abstract: An extractor tool for manually loosening and extracting a climber's camming device from a crevice in a rock, for example. The tool includes a barrel having one or more hooks on one end and a plunger within the barrel. The tool can be attached to the handle of a camming device within a crevice and the plunger can be operated so as to cause the cams of the camming device to become retracted to thereby free the camming device from the crevice.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version, is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version, is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The hooked arms of the invention are also hexagonal shaped, and securing bolts are provided with hexagonal-shaped recesses in their heads, so that the hooked arms may themselves be used for rotating the securing bolts when pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft.

Abstract: A compression tool for an overrun clutch assembly, the overrun clutch assembly being positioned within a casing having upstanding side walls with a plurality of apertures provided therein, the upstanding side walls of the casing surrounding an outwardly biased clutch component, the compression tool including a hub member, a plurality of spoke members radiating outward from the hub member for engaging at least some of the plurality of apertures provided in the side walls of the casing, a compression member for engaging a surface of the outwardly biased clutch component, the compression member including a substantially annular shaped member, a translation mechanism for positively moving the compression member away from the hub member and in the direction of the outwardly biased clutch component, a releasable connection mechanism for releasably connecting at least some of the plurality of spoke members to the hub member, a pair of substantially upright members extending upward from the compression member, and a

Abstract: A tool for pulling off the clutch mechanism of one specific make of washing machine. The tool has main mounting plate from each end off which passes therethrough an elongated screw. The mounting plate has an enlarged central hole for passing therethrough a large tubular member which is threaded on its outer circumferential surface, and which is hollow in it interior. The tubular member receives in its hollow interior the tubular sleeve of the clutch mechanism when the tool of the invention is used for pulling the clutch mechanism off from the drive shaft. At the bottom of tubular member, there is provided a larger-diameter head, having a pivotal latch. After placing the tubular member over the tubular sleeve, the pivotal latch is closed over cutout portion at the lower portion of the tubular sleeve, whereby the latch is thus in locked engagement with the tubular sleeve but free of contact with the inner drive shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for pulling roller bearings (6) from a retainer (2), in which the outer ring (7) of the bearing in question is clamped up, and a shaft received in the inner ring (8) of the bearing, comprises a device arranged to grip the bearing and be subjected to a pulling force in the direction of the shaft end (16) extending through the bearing for pulling the bearing from the retainer. The gripping device comprises at least one gripping means (13) arranged to be inserted from said shaft end into the bearing between said outer and inner ring in the space (17) between two rolling elements (9', 10') arranged consecutively in the circumferential direction of the rings.

Abstract: A compact disc brake piston retraction tool and method for retracting a disc brake piston is provided for moving a disc brake piston into a retracted position in the cylinder position in the cylinder bore of a disc brake caliper in order to allow the replacement of worn disc brake pads. The tool includes a threaded bolt, and a threaded collar, which bolt-collar assembly can operate alone or be attached to a brace support wall to enable the invention to be braced against the caliper arms opposite the brake piston to allow pressure to be exerted on the disc brake piston by the rotation of the collar around the threaded bolt thereby causing the bolt-collar assembly to lengthen and exert pressure against the disc brake piston by a variety of means such as directly, by a piston bearing plate, or a brake pad attached to the brake piston.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing a bearing. More particularly, the apparatus and method are designed to simplify the removal and replacement of all bearing cups and cones in an automotive automatic transmission. The apparatus includes an elongate bearing drive shaft; an adjustably sized mandrel which includes one or more bearing drive shoulders; a mandrel spreader for adjusting the mandrel drive shoulder to a predetermined dimension; and a collar or clamp ring for limiting the mandrel to a maximum outer dimension surrounding an outer surface of the bearing, without substantial slippage, during the removal and insertion steps, in one embodiment.

Abstract: A tool for removing filter membranes from a filter housing without breaking the membranes. The tool comprises a threaded screw means (27) for pressing the membrane (60) though holes in opposing sides of the housing (48) and a guide means (21) for maintaining the screw means (27 ) in alignment with the holes. The guide means (21) has a threaded hole for receiving the threaded screw means (27) therethrough. The guide means (21) is slidably retained along a beam (3) and disposed between removable fastening means (9, 12) used to clamp the tool to the filter housing (48).

Abstract: A withdrawing device for withdrawing a roller bearing from an arbor is comprised of a hollow body having a withdrawal sleeve and a spindle that axially penetrates the hollow body. The withdrawal sleeve has axially extending slots defining therebetween tongues with ends that widen radially outwardly in a cone shape with a conical outer mantle surface. The free ends constitute withdrawal elements. A clamping sleeve is axially slidably and rotatably connected to the hollow body. At one end thereof the clamping sleeve has a conical inner mantle surface mating with the conical outer mantle surface of the free ends. The clamping sleeve is comprised of a pressure sleeve and an adjusting sleeve, whereby the pressure sleeve comprises the conical inner mantle surface and the adjusting sleeve is rotatably connected to the hollow body and rotatably and axially fixedly connected to the pressure springs.

Abstract: A tool for removing the dielectric insert of a metal shell electrical connector. The tool holds the shell and has a threaded press that pushes the dielectric insert out of the shell. The tool is then used to push a new dielectric insert into the shell. The tool is adjustable, such that it can be used on various sized connectors.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The hooked arms of the invention are also hexagonal shaped, and securing bolts are provided with hexagonal-shaped recesses in their heads, so that the hooked arms may themselves be used for rotating the securing bolts when pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft.

Abstract: The device comprises a gripper with retractable claws which can engage through the tymp and control means which pass through the gripper and can be controlled from outside in order to spread or retract the claws radially with respect to the axis of the tymp. The gripper and its control means are carried by a yoke designed to be fitted onto the outer edge of the tuyere arch and to be associated with a conventional pneumatic explosive-actuated tool which can be fitted to the outside of the yoke, either onto extensions of the claws or onto the control means, in order to exert by its rotation and its bearing on the yoke a tractive force on the claws of the gripper.

Abstract: The universal joint puller includes three members, one of which is a tubular sleeve having a flange and housing therein a compression spring and an abutment plug. The flange is seated against a drive shaft or universal shaft yoke and a force is applied through a screw and a pair of cables to force a cross or spider in a direction to move an associated bearing assembly toward and against the abutment plug and the opposing force of the compression spring. The latter construction permits the universal joint puller to be utilized with vehicles below 26,000 lbs. vehicle gross weight which do not have threaded bearing assembly cover plate bores associated with the yokes.

Abstract: A method for removing the dielectric insert of a metal shell electrical connector. The tool holds the shell and has a threaded press that pushes the dielectric insert out of the shell. The tool is then used to push a new dielectric insert into the shell. The tool is adjustable, such that it can be used on various sized connectors.

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing a clutch drum piston assembly from a planetary gear assembly and for installing and removing the planetary gear assembly within an automobile automatic transmission includes a sliding hammer arrangement and an adjustable spindle adapted to be used with clutch drum assemblies of various diameter central apertures. The adjustable spindle is formed form a plurality of elongated arcuate members radially disposed about a cylindrical member intermediate the ends of the arcuate members defining a fulcrum. An adjustment collar having a tapered interior surface is disposed about one end of the elongated arcuate members. As the adjustment collar is moved axially toward the other end of the assembly, the tapered inner surface causes the arcuate members to pivot radially outwardly about the fulcrum. A shaft is connected to the disk and extends outwardly from the collar. The outwardly extending portion of the shaft serves as a guide for a sliding hammer.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The hooked arms of the invention are also hexagonal shaped, and securing bolts are provided with hexagonal-shaped recesses in their heads, so that the hooked arms may themselves be used for rotating the securing bolts when pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft. To ensure that the each hooked arm is releasably retained in a respective hole of the housing, the end of the arm is provided with a hook defined by a straight piece extending at an acute angle with respect with the main, elongated body of the arm.

Abstract: A hub puller for removing hubs from axle bearings on front wheel drive vehicles including a yoke having a pair of adjustably spaced arms extending therefrom adapted to engage the vehicle knuckle housing. An elongated threaded shaft includes an inner end upon which an adapter is adjustably mounted for engaging the hub's inner end, and an outer end which passes through the hub and a hole in the yoke to receive a thrust bearing and actuating nut. Rotating the nut causes the shaft to translate through the yoke to axially displace the hub from the knuckle bearing.

Abstract: A bearing puller that pulls an alternator bearing from a shaft. The bearing, when pulled, travels over slip rings on the shaft which are not affected by the pulling action. A "U" shaped frame has a pair of laterally spaced legs with free ends that abuttingly engage a pole piece of the alternator and an elongate screw is threadedly received by the frame so that rotation of the screw translates into axial travel of the screw and a bearing gripper member secured to the screw. The gripper member performs the pulling function when the screw is rotated.

Abstract: A tool assembly for removing caps or plugs from sewer lines to be connected by contractors or plumbers.The tool includes three distinct pieces which may, in conjunction, be slid over a cap or plug to be removed.A screw element is then turned to pull the cap or plug from a sewer line without damage to the cap or line itself.The tool is designed for rapid attachment and use to reduce time consumed and danger to contractors and plumbers working on a sewer connection.

Abstract: A bearing puller tool for pulling ball bearing units from a housing having a shaft therein journaled in the ball bearing. The bearing puller tool includes a support plate having slots therein for accommodating a pair of bearing puller members which releasably engage the ball bearing through the space between the inner and outer races. A threaded force applying member engages a threaded opening in the support plate and engages the end of the shaft journaled in the ball bearing. Rotation of the force applying member transmits the pulling force to the bearing puller member to cause the ball bearing to be progressively pulled from the shaft and housing.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool for both pulling vehicle steering wheels and compressing lock plates of steering columns has a generally H-shaped main frame with two pairs of opposed and substantially parallel sides. A first threaded opening passes entirely through the approximate center of the frame and through a first pair of opposed sides of the frame. A second opening also passes entirely through the approximate center of the frame and through the second pair of opposed sides, this second opening being positioned in the frame at an angle of about 90.degree. to the first threaded opening. Positioned on both sides of the first opening of the frame is a channel which extends through the frame and runs generally parallel to the first threaded opening. On one of the sides of the frame through which the second opening passes, at least one threaded opening is provided on both sides of the second opening.

Abstract: A method for extracting a connector secured in a rail comprising a body member having a chamber for receiving the body of the connector to be extracted and an actuator coupled to the body member and including a bolt which is externally operated for applying force to a shoulder portion of the connector and counter bearing force to the rail to axially extract the connector from the rail.

Abstract: A new bushing removal tool for removing bushings from aircraft transparencies combines a U-shaped tool body, supporting base plates, a threaded shaft extending through the tool body, a large nut screwed on one end of the threaded shaft and a bushing puller on the other end of the threaded shaft. The bushing puller has a pivoting tip which, in one pivoted position, allows the bushing puller to fit through the bushing and, in another pivoted position, engages the bushing so that, when the large nut is rotated, the bushing puller is pulled up. The bushing is pulled up with the bushing puller. A hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder and piston can be used in place of the threaded shaft and large nut. A specially shaped shaft with a fixed tip can be used as the bushing puller for small or fragile bushings.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing a bearing. More particularly, the apparatus and method are designed to simplify the removal and replacement of all bearing cups and cones in an automotive automatic transmission. The apparatus includes an elongate bearing drive shaft; an adjustably sized mandrel which includes one or more bearing drive shoulders; a mandrel spreader for adjusting the mandrel drive shoulder to a predetermined dimension; and a collar or clamp ring for limiting the mandrel to a maximum outer dimension surrounding an outer surface of the bearing, without substantial slippage, during the removal and insertion steps, in one embodiment.