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Review on πŸ”§ OTC Tools 6575-1 Hub Grappler Puller: Effortlessly Remove Stubborn Hubs by Jeff Figueroa

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Big time saver: tools and gear

I used this to remove hubs and bearings from a 3rd gen Odyssey. It's a hefty tool, but considering how much force it takes to pull the bearing out, I was a little concerned it would break. You definitely don't want to use an impact wrench because 1. the tool is easier to break and 2. you'll actually get better results with a regular wrench. Use a pry bar if needed and be sure to use a 3/4 spanner (or larger). The bearings on one side were really tight and I had a short scammer tube on my 3/4 wrench. I actually put a heavy leather welder's jacket on the whole thing along with a face shield and eye shield because I put about 500 ft-lbs on it. Then I pushed the bar. CLICK. Although it was a grappler. NO. It was a hub that came off! The grappler was completely unharmed. No bent screw, no broken thread, no fraying, nothing. I've used it on two other jobs that aren't as heavy as the Honda and it made the job a lot easier. Everything was done on the car without removing the steering knuckle, without removing the ball bearings. Be sure to lubricate the thread, washer, etc. good molybdenum paste. Support your outlet or (short) power strip with something like a stand for stability. And always the right security. The only complaint is that the levers tend to slip and can be tricky to set up, especially if you need to use them in a vertical orientation (12 and 6 o'clock hands).

Pros
  • Best in niche
Cons
  • Some problems