Bearing Locknut Socket 8 Pt 4 3/8 Inch - OTC Tools and Equipment

The OTC 1917 Bearing Locknut Socket is purpose-built for technicians maintaining heavy-duty wheel ends and axle assemblies. This professional-grade 8-point, 4 3/8 inch socket provides precise and positive engagement on large spindle and bearing locknuts, enabling their removal or accurate torquing to specification without causing damage. The otc tools equipment 1917 socket is a dependable component engineered for consistent performance in demanding service environments.

Key Features

• Precise 4 3/8-inch, 8-Point Engagement: Engineered for an exact fit on 4 3/8-inch, 8-point bearing locknuts, this design minimizes slippage, rounding, and potential damage to stubborn components during service.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Manufactured from robust materials by OTC Tools and Equipment, this socket delivers the strength and longevity required for frequent, rigorous use in professional repair shops.
• Optimized Load Distribution: The 8-point configuration distributes the load evenly across the nut flats, offering superior control and reducing the risk of cam-out when utilizing impact or breaker bars.
• Heavy-Duty Application Specific: Ideal for servicing trucks, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles that utilize larger spindle nut sizes, ensuring proper maintenance of wheel bearings.

Applications

• Removing and installing bearing locknuts on heavy-duty truck and trailer axles.
• Facilitating wheel bearing and hub service on commercial and fleet vehicles.
• General heavy equipment maintenance requiring the precise service of 4 3/8" 8-point locknuts on spindles or shafts.
• Essential for professional repair shops, fleet maintenance facilities, and industrial operations demanding repeatable, damage-free locknut service.

Specifications

• Model: OTC 1917
• Socket Size: 4 3/8"
• Drive: Bearing locknut socket (impact-compatible when used per OTC guidelines)
• Point Configuration: 8-point
• Weight: 3.7 lb
• Dimensions: 5.3" x 5.1" x 3.7"
• Manufacturer: OTC Tools and Equipment