Abstract: This is an apparatus for pulling the bearing cup of a universal joint. It includes a first and a second leg which in operation are each bolted at one end to the yoke arm of a first yoke assembly. The cross bar of a Tee-puller is inserted through rectangular openings in the ends of the legs opposite the end bolted to the yoke arm. Standoff bolts secure a drive bar to one of the yoke arms of a second yoke assembly having the bearing cup which is to be removed. A pusher bolt of the Tee-puller is positioned to contact the drive bar held by the two standoff bolts.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device to force open the door of a safety deposit box having a lock. The device comprises a key having an end terminated by a portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the key, the end being adapted to be inserted into the keyhole of the lock, the portion extending sufficiently in the direction so that the portion can rest against the interior surface of the door beyond the cylinder of the lock after that the key has been inserted into the keyhole and laterally displaced with respect to the cylinder. The device also comprises a puller for pulling the key, the puller having a fastening mechanism for securing the key to the puller, and legs adapted to rest against a solid surface adjacent to the door which can be forced open by pulling the key while the portion rests onto the interior surface of the door, by means of the puller having its legs resting against the solid surface.

Abstract: A tool for realigning a warped aperture mating surface of a flanged oil sump comprising a flange engaging yoke, a force member, and an aperture engaging member coacting with said yoke and said force member to realign said warped surface.

Abstract: A compact universal steering wheel pulling system (10) includes a yoke member (20) having a centrally located threaded through opening (22) formed therethrough. Yoke member (20) additionally is provided with a plurality of pairs of slotted through openings (24, 26 and 28) wherein each pair of slotted through openings has one slotted through opening diagonally displaced from the other, equidistantly about the centrally located through opening (22). Each pair of slotted through openings (24, 26 and 28) are dimensionally different each from the other to allow the steering wheel pulling system (10) to be utilized with a large variety of steering wheel configurations. To further facilitate the universal use of steering wheel pulling system (10) yoke member (20) is of sufficiently small size to be insertable within the hub (110) of steering wheel (100).

Abstract: Tools having utility in the repair of outboard units. A first tool pulls a propeller off its shaft, and a second tool pulls a bearing carrier off the shaft and removes it from the inside of the outboard unit. Both tools include an elongate screw that axially advances to affect the desired pulling and both tools engage radially disposed struts of the item to be pulled when operatively deployed. The housing of each tool includes puller members terminating in strut-engaging mating surfaces at the distal free end thereof that abuttingly engage the struts from behind and exert a pulling force against them as the screw is rotated.

Abstract: An extractor device 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 wheel spindle puller for removing the front wheel spindle on four-wheel drive vehicles such as pickup trucks and similar vehicles. The puller includes a base plate having two hardened steel cap bolts mounted thereon and securely retained in place by jam nuts together with a puller bar movably guided on the bolts with the puller bar including a central, internally threaded bore receiving an elongated central externally threaded bolt having a swivel center point head at its inner end which is aligned with an enlarged aperture in the base plate.

Abstract: A device for removing a hub and a bearing from a spindle of an automotive wheel drive, and also for pressing a bearing and a hub back into the spindle. The device includes a screw drive which is rotatable but does not move longitudinally when pulling the hub out from the bearing or pushing the bearing out from the spindle. A housing is secured to the hub and threadedly attached to the screw drive. The housing moves inward along the screw drive for pulling the hub out from the bearing, as the screw drive is rotated. A nut is threadedly attached to the screw drive and moves inward along the screw drive for pushing the bearing out from the spindle, as the screw drive is rotated. The rotatable screw drive is also utilized to move longitudinally toward the spindle for pressing the bearing back into the spindle and pressing the hub back into the bearing.

Abstract: A wheel puller for use on large wheel and tire assemblies has a plate adapted for attachment to a tire rim. A back plate is spaced apart from this plate and extends across the axis of the wheel hub. Two wedge blocks are placed between the back plate and the wheel hub on either side of the center line of the wheel hub. A driving wedge is inserted between each wedge block and the back plate.In the process of using the wheel puller, the driving wedges are alternately tapped with a light hammer to pull the rim away from the hub. If necessary wedging spacers may be inserted between the driving wedges and the backplate to increase the distance that the wheel rim may be driven off the hub.

Abstract: A puller for spherical bushings comprises an inner puller body having a cylindrical outer surface so that it can be inserted into the bore of the bushing with a lip at one end for engaging behind the bushing. A wedge member actuated by an elongate bolt forces the lip outwardly into engagement. A screw threaded portion of the outer surface of the puller body carries a nut which can drive a sleeve shaped outer puller axially along the inner puller body to engage an outer member carrying the bushing. An installing tool is also provided including a cylindrical portion for insertion into the bore of a bushing and a shoulder at the end of that portion for engaging the end surface of the bushing so that hammer blows applied to one end of the tool force the bushing into place.

Abstract: A steering wheel apparatus is disclosed. It has a steering shaft and a boss fitted onto the steering shaft. A base is mounted on the rear portion of the boss in such a manner as to be fixed with respect to the axial direction but free with respect to the rotary direction of the steering shaft. A locking disc is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the base. A pin holder having a plurality of through holes is mounted on the front portion of the boss. The same number of slide pins are arranged in such a manner as to penetrate through the corresponding through holes in the pin holder for engaging with the stopper. A steering wheel is mounted on the boss through a boss plate. The steering wheel is prevented from being locked.

Abstract: An extractor for removing a ferrule which has been tightly press fitted onto a pipe. The extractor utilizes a frame within which is to be located the ferrule portion of the pipe. Within the frame, the ferrule is fixed in position with the open end of the pipe connecting with a plug. The plug is swivelly mounted onto a threaded rod. The threaded rod is threadably secured to the frame. Movement of the threaded rod causes movement of the plug against the open end of the pipe causing removing of the ferrule from the pipe.

Abstract: A tool for uncoupling a drive member and driven member joined together at a universal joint includes a pulling member and pushing member, both having a substantially U-shaped configuration such that they are disposed in nested relationship with the pushing member substantially surrounding the pulling member. In one embodiment, both such members are coupled together by a threaded drive member rigidly secured to the pulling member. The drive member threadably receives a nut, rotation of which causes the nut to bear against the pushing member to urge the pushing member in one direction and simultaneously urge the pulling member in the opposite direction. In operation, the pull member exerts a pulling force on an end yoke of, for example, the drive member, which seats by interference fit a press fit bearing to be removed, while the pushing member exerts a pushing force against an end yoke of the driven member.

Abstract: A tool set designed to facilitate the removal or installation of a clutch housing from the transmission case of a vehicle automatic transmission. The tool set consists of a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly is used to remove or replace the clutch housing from a GMC Turbo Hydramatic transmission series 325 or the like. This first assembly, consists of a tubular housing (20) that is inserted into a register on the front of the clutch housing. Once inserted, the housing (20) is tightened against the register by expanding the end of the housing with an expansion sleeve (26) located within the tubular housing (20). The sleeve (26) expands when it is pulled inwardly by the rotation of a compression means (48). The clutch housing is removed by applying pressure to a threaded shaft (50) that pushes against the transmission output shaft and release the clutch housing.

Abstract: A universal joint servicing tool for removing bearing cups from the arms of the yokes of universal joints and including means for applying force between the arms of one yoke and one arm of the other yoke, exerting force on the cross of the universal joint so that a bearing cup remote from the universal joint servicing tool is removed. Such an arrangement allows for the application of external heat to the bearing cup being removed without likelihood of damage to the universal joint servicing tool.

Abstract: A hub removing device includes a plurality of abutting members extending outwardly from a support plate through openings in a lifting plate. A jack screw is mounted to the support plate and is threadably engaged with the lifting plate so that manipulation of the jack screw causes the lifting plate to move toward the support plate. The lifting plate in turn is coupled to the hub and the abutting members press against a fixed surface so that the movement of the lifting plate toward the support plate causes the hub to be urged outwardly.

Abstract: A turbine rotor disassembly, handling and reassembly apparatus employs a feedback-controlled electric heating oven to rapidly heat a turbine wheel while the rotor shaft is in the horizontal position. An adapter interfaces the wheel to a handling spool whose outboard end is adjusted to slide on the rotor shaft and to provide a fulcrum for supporting the wheel. A handling trolley includes a soft hydraulic system for supporting the weight of the wheel to avoid damaging the precision machined surfaces of the shrink-fit area while the wheel is being withdrawn. The handling apparatus also provides means for upending, or rotating, the removed wheel through 90 degrees to place its axis vertical for facilitating handling. A sensor system senses a radial motion of the wheel to detect clearance and to establish an appropriate fluid pressure to just balance the weight of the wheel and attached parts. The handling system includes means for rotating the wheel slightly during reassembly to align keyways or the like.

Abstract: A steering switch pad apparatus is disclosed. It has a cam plate rotable together with a steering wheel, at least two pins movable in the axial direction according to the rotation of the cam plate, a pin holder having through-holes for guiding the pins, and a base having holes for receiving the pins therein. A part of the pins in the position where a boss plate passes are retreated into the pin holder and at least one pin in the other position are pushed forward into the corresponding hole of the base by the cam plate during the rotation of the steering wheel, so that the pin holder and the base are held in the relatively standstill state irrespective of the rotation of the steering wheel. A power transmission mechanism for the above is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanical puller comprising two "U" shaped frame members one nestable within the other. The two frame members are interconnected through a pivotal bracket carried by the outside frame member. The inner frame member is attached to the outer frame member pivotal bracket by an elongated threaded bolt which passes through an aperture in the pivotal bracket. A nut and washer combination mating with the threaded bolt allows longitudinal adjustment of the inner frame member relative to the pivotal bracket. The inner frame member is both pivotal and rotatable relative to the outer frame member and longitudinally adjustable relative to the pivotal bracket.

Abstract: A device for dismantling a universal joint. The device comprises a bridge member having a central hole formed in it and parallel spaced arms extended at one side. There is a U-shaped grasping member having a threaded hole formed in its top and opposing fingers formed in its lower edge. There is a tightening bolt which is slidably received in the bridge member and threaded in the grasping member. The grasping member is received between the arms of the bridge member and tightening of the bolt draws the grasping member up with respect of the bridge member.

Abstract: An adjustment tool and means for adjusting the axial position of a tractor wheel and hub with respect to an axle including a cross beam with two perpendicularly extending arms being adjustably positionable on the cross beam. The arms extend to abut against the wheel and have rod members extending from those ends which are insertable through auxiliary apertures in the wheel. A center rod is mounted on the cross beam, is adjustable perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the cross beam, and is alignable with the axle of the tractor. The hub and wheel can be moved outwardly along the tractor axle by securing the rods on the end of the arms to the wheel and then adjusting the center rod down against the tractor axle causing the secured rods and arms to pull the wheel and hub along the axle.

Abstract: A method for installing a locking nut or bolt includes drilling a bore having at least two diameters in a surface of an element so as to accommodate a fastener assembly having a threaded shaft and a group of elements including a cylinder a locking ring, two retaining rings and a conical spring, serrating an area of the bore having the layer diameter, screwing the fastener assembly into the bore, applying a torque to the group of elements while suppressing the locking ring thereby engaging the locking ring into the serrated area of the bore, retracting an outer sleeve of the tool and tightening the group of elements.

Abstract: Apparatus for disassembling a universal joint includes a generally U-shaped member formed of a base and a pair of arms. A drive bar is movable with respect to the arms. The drive bar is moved by rotating a bolt positioned in the base and moves generally parallel to axis of the arms.

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing a seal retainer of the type found on the drive axles of certain front wheel drive automobiles. The tool comprises a C-ring for engaging a seal retainer and a crossbar parallel to the C-ring. A pair of spacers are rigidly attached to and between the C-ring and crossbar to form a frame. A thumbscrew is operatively positioned in a threaded hole through the crossbar for engaging a shaft while installing or removing a seal retainer. The crossbar of the tool is tapped with a mallet to apply the force which is necessary to remove a seal retainer. The force which is necessary to install a seal retainer is applied by tightening the thumbscrew.

Abstract: A jet engine compressor stage puller engages the lip of each disk and spa section of a jet engine compressor, and the end of the compressor shaft. A guide bar has a central threaded hole through which a bolt is threaded. A cup integral with the bolt engages the end of the compressor shaft. A pair of guide rods pass through slots in the guide bar, the slots being symmetrical about the central threaded hole. Shoes attached to the ends of the guide rods engage the lip of each disk or spacer section to be removed. As the bolt is rotated a force is exerted to pull the shoes upward, and thus loosen the disk and spacer stages without danger of damage to compressor parts or hazard to personnel.

Abstract: A spring loaded hook having an apparatus which forms a part of the assembly and which can be used by field or manufacturing personnel to disassemble and/or assemble the hook parts for maintenance or repair by a controlled compression and release of the spring.

Abstract: A ball bearing puller comprising a head member with a central force applying bolt and a number of extractor bars rotatably and slidably mounted at first ends in slots radiating from the bolt. The extractor bars can be clamped at any position along the slots so as to be non-rotatable. Each extractor bar has a modified sphere at its other end with inner and outer race clearing flats which are parallel and positioned symmetrically one either side of the longitudinal axis of the extractor bar and a cage clearing flat at the extremity of said one end intersected by said longitudinal axis.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a universal joint puller for disassembling a universal joint including its cross, bearing cups and bearings from drive shaft and/or transmission shaft yokes, the puller including a pair of members at least one of which is mounted for sliding movement relative to a pair of rods, the rods having threaded terminal ends for mounting the puller to threaded bores of associated yokes, a screw for forcing the members away from each other during a disassembly operation, a pair of flexible cables adapted to be entrained about the arms of the universal joint cross, and the ends of each of the cables being connected to the movable member such that upon the rotation of the screw in a direction to separate the members from each other, the force generated by the rotation of the screw is transferred to the cables and the arms of the cross to effect the removal of the bearing cup and its associated bearings, the threaded ends of the rod are preferably removably secured to remaining portions of the r

Abstract: A tool for extracting an object from an assembled arrangement, for example, a low and reverse gear clutch housing from a planetary gear arrangement. The tool is made of an outer cylindical hollow member and an inner cylindrical hollow member telescopingly arranged in the outer cylindrical member such that the outer cylindrical member is telescopingly movable relative to the inner cylindrical member. Elongated legs extend from the outer surface of the outer cylinder over the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and each leg is made of a flexible material and includes a cam at the free end thereof. A stop consisting of three fins is disposed inwardly of the inner end of the inner cylindrical member.

Abstract: A dislodging tool for dislodging a mounted wheel from a drum of a vehicle. The tool comprises, firstly, a base member having one end internally threaded to be threadably engageable and rotatable on a drum stud projecting through a stud hole of a wheel mounted on the drum. Secondly, the tool comprises a collar member having at least one ear element extending laterally therefrom, the collar member being slideable onto the base member and retainable thereon. Thirdly, the tool comprises a bar member for each ear element of the collar member, the bar member being passable through an opening in a mounted wheel and having at one end thereof a hook to engage the outer lip of the inside surface of said mounted wheel, with the bar member being mountable on the ear element. Relatedly provided is a dislodging and dismounting tool for dislodging and dismounting a mounted wheel from a drum of a vehicle.

Abstract: A flywheel puller includes a pair of planar surfaces disposed at an angle to each other with each surface having a center hole and at least one set of holes concentrically arranged around each center hole to accommodate threaded members for use in engaging and removing a flywheel from the crankshaft of an engine whereby the same puller may be used for different types of engines in accordance with the planar section being utilized.

Abstract: A fuel rod puller in the form of a collet for pulling fuel rods from a storage area into grids of a nuclear reactor fuel assembly. The rod puller moves longitudinally through the grids to a storage area where projections on the end of leaf springs grasp onto an end plug in a fuel rod. Drive apparatus then pulls the rod puller and connected fuel rod from the storage area into the fuel assembly grids. The rod puller includes an outer tube having leaf springs on one end thereof in one modification, mounted within the outer tube is a movable plunger which acts to urge the leaf springs outwardly to a position to permit passing or with the end of a end plug. Upon withdrawal of the plunger, the leaf springs move into a groove formed in the end of a fuel rod end plug, and the fuel rod subsequently is pulled into the fuel assembly grids.

Abstract: An improved device facilitates pulling the fan or wheel from a drive shaft, the hub of the fan or wheel being normally secured to the shaft by one or more setscrews, the device circumscribing the hub and being positively secured thereto by bolts received in the setscrew holes in the hub.

Abstract: A tool for dismantling a locking ring consisting of an annular portion having a plurality of radially projecting circumferentially spaced locking tongues for supporting a bearing element such as a ring in an opening in a housing or the like. The annular portion of the locking ring seats against the axial end face of the bearing element and the tongues wedge against the sidewall of the housing at an angle. The dismantling tool comprises a generally disc-like member having a circumferential rib depending from one axial face thereof adapted to abut the annular portion of the locking ring radially inwardly of the locking tongues. An outer member overlies the disc-like member and has a depending flange closely circumscribing the outer sidewall of the disc member of a diameter slightly smaller than the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A tripod stand and tension screw rod are employed to position and hold a backing plate of varying dimensions to facilitate repair of holes in hollow wall construction such as gypsum board.

Abstract: A pulling tool for removing from a shaft either a rotor, such as a squirrel cage blower rotor, having an axially projecting hub, or a fan having radially projecting blades spaced about and joined at their inner ends to a hub. The tool has a screw for seating against one end of the shaft and a nut threaded on the screw including gripping means for engaging the hub of a rotor on the shaft or behind a fan on the shaft in such a way that the rotor or fan is pulled from the shaft by threading the screw against the shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing an ignition key or lock cylinder containing a shaft. A collet assembly which can grasp an ignition key cylinder or lock cylinder is also mounted on the shaft. An annulus is mounted on the collet assembly for maintaining a secure engagement on the ignition key cylinder and a casing is mounted over the collet assembly shaft and annulus.

Abstract: A bearing extracting tool comprising a reaction housing adapted to be placed against machinery wall structure around the end of a shaft and bearing assembly to exract the bearing assembly; an end plate on the end of the housing away fom the bearing assembly; a plurality of lifter bars with lifter elements on one end thereof and abutment members adjustably secured thereto; a lifter plate generally parallel to the end plate and disposed externally of the reaction housing; and a force applying driver member. The lifter bars extend through the reaction housing, reaction housing end plate and the lifter plate with the abutmemt members secured to the lifter bars beyond the lifter plate, but in abutment therewith.

Abstract: A clutch spring compressor tool for removing a spring retainer ring from a clutch piston assembly of an automatic transmission where the clutch piston assembly includes a drum housing having an annular slot having a shoulder fabricated on the inner periphery thereof includes resilient arm like members for supporting the tool in working position within the slot of the drum housing having secured thereto a plate that may be inserted into or under the shoulder. In addition, the tool includes a base of a variable dimension that is positioned upon the spring seat of the clutch assembly. The base is secured to a threaded shaft that may be threaded to vary the position of the base relative to the at-rest position of the spring seat in order to compress the spring seat moving it away from the retainer ring and allowing a tool to be employed to remove the ring.

Abstract: A tool for disassembling hydraulic valve lifters of the type having a housing enclosing a plunger longitudinally movable through a cylindrical cavity therein, the plunger having a coaxial cavity therein with a circumferential lip or groove adjacent the open end thereof. A shaft communicates into the coaxial cavity of the plunger. The shaft has at the distended end thereof an annular head for engaging the circumferential lip adjacent the open end of the plunger. The distended end of the shaft and the annular head also include a longitudinal slot therethrough parallel to the axis of the shaft. An activating device is included adjacent to the longitudinal slot for enlarging the annular head to engage the circumferential lip inside the plunger. The tool also includes a frame for communicating with and restraining the longitudinal movement of the housing.

Abstract: A hand tool to facilitate installation of sink clips, comprising a frame coaxial with a screwdriver which is pivoted for rotation with respect to the frame and is urged toward the end of the frame remote from the screwdriver handle. A pair of jaws pivoted at the remote frame end, grip the sink clip in a position for the screwdriver blade to enter the slot of the attaching screw. The frame is used to install the clip and then held from rotating while the screwdriver secures the screw.