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  • #1

    tool to remove bearing caps...

    It's the tool that is described in Haynes as a metal plate with bolts that screw into the caps after the cap bolts are removed, and then attaches to a slide hammer for removal.

    I didn't find this tool at autozone or advance, and nobody knew what the hell I was talking about...

    anyone have a pic of this tool, or know where I can find one... I was planning on just building one, but I'd rather save the hassle if I can find one cheap and available...

    or is there another way without having the tool??



    (this forum could use a tools section)
    Last edited by T-Mill; 08-22-2006, 11:31 PM.
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  • #2
    Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

    rubber mallet ... works for me every time ... hit one side, then the other ... back and forth ...
    \'97 Firebird 3.8 ... 1/4 mile = 12.50 (minutes)

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    • #3
      Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

      what caps or what bearings are you talking about?
      the mains?
      I never had to use anything
      I know harbor freight has a slide hammer, but thats not what you need
      2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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      • #4
        Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

        I know what tool you are talking about. it is the proper tool to use and I don't know where to get it but a mallet works like they described.
        2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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        • #5
          Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

          okay, will go for the mallet, thanks
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          • #6
            Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

            ive always used a rubber mallet, i didnt even know there was a tool to get them off.
            1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar.

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            • #7
              Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

              I probably would have ended up going straight to the rubber mallet, but I noticed in the Haynes that it described a special tool... oh well got them off now, though, thanks.
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              • #8
                Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

                First, just loosen the bolts and rock the cap by hand until there is a small gap underneath one side. Stick the end of a small screw driver in that gap, and rock the cap over the top of it, then slowly work up to a large flat blade. Don't pry with the screwdriver, just rock the cap back and forth on top of it. Easy cheesy.
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                • #9
                  Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

                  Originally posted by WickEdSix9838
                  First, just loosen the bolts and rock the cap by hand until there is a small gap underneath one side. Stick the end of a small screw driver in that gap, and rock the cap over the top of it, then slowly work up to a large flat blade. Don't pry with the screwdriver, just rock the cap back and forth on top of it. Easy cheesy.
                  thats what i did!
                  2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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                  • #10
                    Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

                    for future refrence

                    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3979
                    K&N air filter, Whisper air lid, magnaflow LT1 cat back, and magnaflow high flow cat, pacesetter headers, silverstars<br /><br />more to come soon<br />but for now im out of money

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                    • #11
                      Re: tool to remove bearing caps...

                      i believe, they wanted a cap remover not a bearing remover
                      2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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