Steck STC71310 Inner Race Hub Saver Wheel Hub Inner Bearing Race Removal Tool

Steck STC71310 Inner Race Hub Saver Wheel Hub Inner Bearing Race Removal Tool

• The Steck STC71310 Inner Race Hub Saver is designed to quickly remove seized inner bearing races from reusable wheel hubs without damaging the hub. By evenly heating the bearing race while the hub rotates on the integrated cone and bearing assembly, technicians can safely release the interference fit in approximately five minutes, eliminating the need for grinders, chisels, or high-pressure bearing splitters.
• Features:
  • Safely removes interference-fit inner bearing races from reusable wheel hubs.
  • Integrated bearing and steel cone allow smooth hub rotation while applying heat for even expansion of the bearing race.
  • Reduces the risk of hub damage compared to grinding, chiseling, or using high-pressure bearing splitters.
  • Heavy-duty steel construction is built for repeated professional shop use.
  • Typical bearing race removal takes approximately five minutes when used with an oxyacetylene torch.
  • Compatible with many Toyota, Honda, Ford, Acura, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW wheel hub applications.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Steck
  • Part Number: STC71310
  • MPN: 71310
  • UPC: 717290002793
  • Product Type: Wheel Hub Inner Bearing Race Removal Tool
  • Construction: Steel Cone with Heavy-Duty Base and Integrated Bearing
  • Cone Height: 6"
  • Base Diameter: 8.5"
  • Application: Removal of Inner Bearing Races from Reusable Wheel Hubs
  • Compatible Makes: Select Toyota, Honda, Ford, Acura, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW Vehicles
  • Weight: 7 lbs.
• The Steck STC71310 Inner Race Hub Saver can also be referred to as a wheel hub bearing race remover, inner bearing race removal tool, hub bearing race puller, wheel hub service tool, and bearing race removal cone.

Steck Manufacturing designs innovative specialty tools for collision repair, automotive body shops, and mechanical service professionals. The company's products are engineered to simplify difficult repairs while reducing labor time and minimizing the risk of damage to vehicle components.

Q: How does the Steck STC71310 remove the bearing race?
A: The tool supports the hub on a rotating steel cone so heat can be evenly applied to the inner bearing race with an oxyacetylene torch, allowing the race to expand and release from the hub.

Q: What types of vehicles is this tool compatible with?
A: It is suitable for many Toyota, Honda, Ford, Acura, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW wheel hub applications.

Q: Does this tool require a hydraulic press?
A: No. The Inner Race Hub Saver is designed to eliminate the need for presses, grinders, chisels, or high-pressure bearing splitters when removing the inner bearing race.

Q: Approximately how long does bearing race removal take?
A: Under normal conditions, the bearing race can typically be removed in about five minutes when the tool is used according to the manufacturer's instructions.