Patent ID: 7296330
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: B25B,B60B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An automotive wheel assembly removal apparatus adapted to be connected to a wheel assembly and operative to remove the wheel assembly from a vehicle chassis, comprising: a slide hammer assembly for creating an operational impact load that includes a slide-tube mounted hammer received on a slide shaft having a distal hammer stop and a proximal end with a coupler; an interchangeable rotor securing tool mounted to the coupler and formed with at least one engagement hole pattern; a tensioner assembly that incorporates a second interchangeable rotor securing tool and formed with a respective at least one engagement hole pattern; a cross bar with a generally central bore received about the second interchangeable rotor securing tool; the tensioner assembly adapted to receive a plunger-cylinder assembly for compressive seating between the cross bar and the slide hammer assembly; a tension link assembly secured between the interchangeable rotor securing tools; and a plurality of push links adjustably and movably pinned to opposite cross bar ends and adapted with a length to seat and urge against the vehicle chassis.