OTC Tools and Equipment | 205-241 | Halfshaft Remover

Specifications

The OTC 205-241 Halfshaft Remover is a specialized automotive tool designed for the effective removal of halfshaft assemblies. Manufactured by OTC Tools and Equipment OTC, this tool is engineered to interface directly with stubborn halfshafts, facilitating their detachment from the transmission or transaxle. It is frequently utilized in conjunction with a slide hammer, such as the OTC 100-001, for optimal performance.

• Manufacturer: OTC Tools and Equipment OTC
• Model Number: 205-241
• Part Type: Halfshaft Remover / CV Joint Puller
• Compatibility: Designed for AXOD Tripod CV Joint applications. Often used with OTC Slide Hammer 100-001.
• Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Key Features

The OTC 205-241 Halfshaft Remover incorporates features crucial for professional halfshaft service.

• Specialized Design: Engineered for direct engagement with halfshafts, ensuring a precise and secure connection during the removal process.
• Robust Construction: Built to withstand the forces required to dislodge tightly seated halfshafts, promoting tool longevity and reliability.
• Slide Hammer Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with a slide hammer, allowing technicians to apply controlled, impactful force for efficient removal.
• Component Protection: Shaped to target the halfshaft while minimizing contact with, and potential damage to, sensitive surrounding components like the transmission case, seals, or CV boots.

Applications

The Halfshaft Remover is an essential tool for automotive technicians and specialists performing driveline and transmission service.

• Halfshaft Removal: Primarily used for safely separating front-wheel drive (FWD) halfshafts from transaxles and transmissions.
• CV Joint Service: Facilitates the removal of internal CV joints and wheel drive axle half shafts for inspection, repair, or replacement.
• Transmission Component Disassembly: Aids in the disassembly of transmission system components where halfshaft removal is a prerequisite.
• Vehicle Specific Use: Applicable across a wide range of Ford and Mercury vehicles equipped with AXOD Tripod CV Joints, including models such as Taurus, Sable, Escape, Focus, Ranger, MKZ, MKX, Freestar, Fusion, Transit Connect, Police Interceptor, MKS, MKT, and Escort/Lynx transaxles.

Benefits

Employing the OTC 205-241 Halfshaft Remover offers several advantages for vehicle maintenance and repair.

• Prevents Damage: Reduces the risk of harming expensive transmission components, differential seals, or CV joints during halfshaft extraction, a common issue with improper removal methods.
• Increases Efficiency: Streamlines the challenging task of removing stubborn halfshafts, enabling quicker and more efficient repairs.
• Ensures Precision: Provides a professional and controlled method for halfshaft removal, which is critical for maintaining vehicle integrity and function.
• Reduces Labor: Simplifies a complex procedure, reducing the physical effort and time investment for mechanics.
• Enhances Safety: Offers a secure way to dislodge seized halfshafts, promoting a safer working environment by avoiding improvised or forceful techniques that could lead to injury or additional component damage.