Patent ID: 9278440
Filing Date: 2016-03-08
CPC Classification: B25B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A bushing removal device for removing a pilot bushing from a crankshaft cavity in which a pilot bushing defining an interior space having a predetermined inner diameter is situated, comprising: a casing having opposed front and rear ends, said front end defining a threaded bore extending into said casing; a grease fitting coupled to an outer wall of said casing and configured to receive an infusion of grease; wherein said casing includes a grease channel in communication with said grease fitting and with a grease channel outlet positioned at said threaded bore; and a nozzle having a opposed proximal and distal ends, said proximal end having a threaded configuration complementary to said threaded bore of said casing and selectively received therein; wherein said nozzle includes a grease conduit having a grease conduit inlet at said proximal end that is in communication with said grease channel outlet of said casing when said nozzle is coupled to said casing and having a grease conduit outlet at said distal end of said nozzle.