Types of Bearing Pullers for Garage and Auto Use
A bearing puller grips a bearing, gear or pulley and draws it off the shaft or out of the housing, and the sets here cover jaw pullers, blind hole pullers and separator sets for garage work.
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OMT 30pc Bearing Puller & Blind Hole Bearing Race9.7/10View on Amazon - 2
SEEKSELF 36-in-1 Bearing Puller Set9.7/10View on Amazon - 3
Reywoo Gear Puller Set, 3" 4" 6" 8" Bearing Puller9.6/10View on Amazon - 4
HQSSWUCH 45 in1 Bearing Puller Set9.6/10View on Amazon
When a wheel bearing growls on the highway and the hub will not budge, the types of bearing pullers you pick decide whether the bearing comes off clean. A bearing puller grips the bearing and draws it off the shaft or out of the housing.
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OMT 30pc Bearing Puller & Blind Hole Bearing Race
A 30-piece bearing puller and separator kit with a slide hammer, 10 split collets and a 5 ton separator.
Pros
- 30 pieces for large and small bearings, pulleys and gears
- 10 split collets for parts from 6 to 59 mm
- 5 ton separator capacity for jammed parts
- 1 year warranty, stated on the listing
Cons
- Stored in 2 cases, so it takes more shelf room
- No external 3-jaw puller head in the set
- Slide hammer adds a step a screw puller skips
- Separator work needs the yoke and forcing screw
SEEKSELF 36-in-1 Bearing Puller Set
A 36-in-1 inner and outer bearing puller set with 6 collet sizes, spare heads, hooks and spacers.
Pros
- 36 pieces for inner and outer bearings
- 6 collet sizes with 2 spare puller heads
- Works with an impact wrench for faster work
- 1 year warranty, stated on the listing
Cons
- No slide hammer in the set
- Manual is graphic only; the PDF comes on request
- Plastic storage box, not a steel case
- Ejector spacers add parts to track
Reywoo Gear Puller Set, 3" 4" 6" 8" Bearing Puller
A gear puller set in 4 sizes with 2 or 3 jaws and reversible jaws for gears, pulleys, bearings and flywheels.
Pros
- 4 sizes with spreads of 3 inch, 4 inch, 6 inch and 8 inch
- Reversible jaws for inside and outside pulling
- Cr-V steel, drop forged and heat-treated
- 1 year warranty, stated on the listing
Cons
- No blind hole collets in the set
- No storage case listed
- No slide hammer in the set
- Reversible jaws need a swap for inside pulling
HQSSWUCH 45 in1 Bearing Puller Set
A 45-in-1 inner and outer bearing puller set with 9 inner heads and an external 3-jaw head in a storage box.
Pros
- 45 pieces for inner and outer bearings
- 9 inner puller heads of different sizes
- External 3-jaw head for gears, pulleys and flywheels
- Works with electric or pneumatic wrenches
Cons
- Warranty is stated as 1 with no unit given
- No slide hammer in the set
- 10.0 lb set adds weight for a carry bag
- Heads need the right size picked before use
What a bearing puller does
A bearing puller removes a bearing, gear, pulley or bushing from a shaft or housing. The puller grips the part, and a forcing screw or slide hammer draws it out. Blind hole pullers reach bearings seated in a housing with no back access.
Types of bearing pullers
Jaw pullers grip the part from the outside with 2 or 3 legs, and the Reywoo set works as a 2-jaw or 3-jaw puller with reversible jaws. Blind hole pullers grip the bearing from the inside with collets, and the OMT set includes 10 split collets for parts from 6 to 59 mm. Separator sets close behind the bearing so the yoke and forcing screw can draw it off the shaft.
| Type | How it grips | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw puller | Legs grip the part from the outside | Reywoo set |
| Blind hole puller | Collets grip the bearing from the inside | OMT, HQSSWUCH and SEEKSELF sets |
| Separator set | Separators close behind the bearing for the puller | OMT set |
The gear: bearing pullers for garage and auto use
The grip and pull steps above need the pullers in these sets.
How to choose a bearing puller
Start with the bearing. A blind hole bearing needs a puller that grips from the inside, and the OMT set includes 10 split collets for parts from 6 to 59 mm. A gear or pulley on a shaft suits a jaw puller, and the Reywoo set covers spreads of 3 inch to 8 inch. Then check the fit: the HQSSWUCH set lists bearing models 6004 to 6416 and the SEEKSELF set lists bearing models 6005 to 6310.
Then match the set to the job. The OMT set adds a slide hammer and a 5 ton separator for jammed axles and bushings, and the HQSSWUCH set works with electric or pneumatic wrenches, while the SEEKSELF set works with an impact wrench. See the bearing puller vs gear puller guide and the hub puller vs bearing puller guide for the puller types.
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FAQ: garage tools
What does a bearing puller do?
A bearing puller grips a bearing, gear, pulley or bushing and draws it off the shaft or out of the housing.
What is the difference between a jaw puller and a blind hole puller?
A jaw puller grips the part from the outside with 2 or 3 legs, while a blind hole puller grips the bearing from the inside with collets.
Which puller suits a blind hole bearing?
A blind hole puller that grips from the inside suits a blind hole bearing. The OMT set includes 10 split collets for parts from 6 to 59 mm.
What sizes does the Reywoo set cover?
The Reywoo set covers spreads of 3 inch, 4 inch, 6 inch and 8 inch, with reaches of 4.3 inch, 5 inch, 7.3 inch and 9.2 inch.
Do these sets work with an impact wrench?
The HQSSWUCH set works with electric or pneumatic wrenches, and the SEEKSELF set works with an impact wrench.
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