OTC 1173 Slide Hammer Puller with Head Assembly, 2-Jaw Internal Puller, 1/2 to 1-3/8-Inch Jaw Spread

OTC 1173 Slide Hammer Puller with Head Assembly, 2-Jaw Internal Puller, 1/2 to 1-3/8-Inch Jaw Spread

• OTC 1173 is a close-quarters slide hammer puller that includes a 2-jaw internal pulling head. It is designed for removing small-bore bushings, bearings, and oil seals, featuring an adjustable 1/2 to 1-3/8-inch jaw spread and a 1/2-20 threaded handle for controlled pulling force.
• Features:
  • Adjustable internal jaws cover 1/2 to 1-3/8-inch diameters for versatile small-bore pulling
  • Close-quarters design helps access recessed bearings, bushings, and seals where external pullers will not fit
  • Slide hammer unit is approximately 17 inches long with a 1-3/4 lb hammer to deliver effective impact force
  • 1/2-20 threaded handle provides smooth spread adjustment and secure attachment to the head
  • Forged, heat-treated components support durability in professional service environments
• Includes:
  • Slide hammer unit, 17-inch length, 1-3/4 lb hammer
  • 2-jaw internal pulling head assembly (1174)
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions (OTC)
  • Part Number: 1173
  • Product Type / Function: Slide hammer puller with 2-jaw internal pulling head
  • Jaw Spread Range: 1/2 to 1-3/8 inch, adjusted by turning the handle
  • Handle Thread: 1/2-20
  • Overall Length and Hammer: Slide hammer approx. 17 inches; hammer weight 1-3/4 lb
  • System Compatibility / Application: For pulling bushings, bearings, and oil seals from blind holes and tight spaces where a 2-jaw internal puller is specified
• The slide hammer puller can also be referred to as internal puller with slide hammer, 2-jaw internal bearing puller, close-quarters puller, blind-hole puller, and OTC slide hammer puller.

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions supplies professional service tools under the OTC brand, including pullers, presses, and specialty equipment for automotive and industrial maintenance.

Q: Is 1173 just the head or the complete tool?
A: 1173 is the complete slide hammer puller with the internal pulling head included; the head by itself is part number 1174.

Q: What size range will the internal jaws grip?
A: The internal pulling head adjusts from 1/2 to 1-3/8 inch by turning the slide hammer handle.

Q: What applications is this tool intended for?
A: It is intended for removing small-bore bushings, bearings, and oil seals from blind holes and other close-quarters locations.