Heavy Duty Yoke Puller | Class 6-8 Truck Yoke Removal Tool

Heavy Duty Yoke Puller for Class 6-8 Trucks & Equipment – Yoke Removal Tool Kit for Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mack, Volvo

Dhs. 373.21

Heavy Duty Yoke Puller for Class 6-8 Trucks and Equipment

This heavy duty yoke puller is a screw-type removal tool for separating U-joint bearing caps from driveline yokes on Class 6 to Class 8 trucks and equipment. The supplier lists it for yokes from 1-7/8 in to 2-3/16 in and for common Spicer and Meritor driveline series, and it comes with three flange bolt sizes so it can be secured to different yokes. Easy Life Markets offers this tool for fleet workshops, truck mechanics and owner-operators who service heavy driveshafts and want a controlled way to remove tight bearings.

On heavy trucks, driveshaft U-joint bearings sit in the yoke ears and are often held very tightly by rust, dirt and years of load. Hammering them out risks bending the yoke ears, damaging the bearing bores or harming nearby parts. A yoke puller bolts to the yoke and uses a forcing screw to push the bearing out steadily, giving more control than striking tools. The supplier states the tool is heat-treated for strength. For general background, see the puller (tool) article.

What Is Included

1 x yoke puller body with forcing screw
Flange bolts in three sizes: 3/8-24, M12 x 1.25 and 1/2-20

The supplier describes the bolts as "three bolt options included". Exact bolt quantities per size are not stated, so please check the product photos. Hand tools such as wrenches or an impact gun are not included.

Specifications

Product type: U-joint bearing / yoke removal tool kit
Intended vehicles: Class 6–8 trucks and equipment
Yoke / bearing size range: 1-7/8 in to 2-3/16 in
Spicer and Meritor series: 1610, 1710, 1760, 1810
Spicer SPL series: SPL 140, SPL 170, SPL 250
Meritor / Rockwell RPL series: RPL 20, RPL 25
Flange bolt sizes: 3/8-24, M12 x 1.25, 1/2-20
Treatment: Heat-treated, according to the supplier
Brand: Unbranded
Quantity: 1 kit
SKU: CJYL27982720001

Compatibility

The supplier lists this heavy duty yoke puller for Class 6–8 trucks and equipment, including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mack and Volvo trucks. Truck brand alone does not decide fit, however. What matters is the driveline series and yoke size on the vehicle in front of you. To check:

Identify the driveline series. Look for the Spicer or Meritor series marking on the driveshaft or U-joint, or check your truck's build sheet. Compare it with 1610, 1710, 1760, 1810, SPL 140/170/250 or RPL 20/25.
Measure the bearing cap. The listed range is 1-7/8 in to 2-3/16 in.
Check the bolt thread used on your yoke's bearing retainers and compare it with the 3/8-24, M12 x 1.25 and 1/2-20 bolts supplied.

If you are unsure whether the tool suits your driveline, contact us with the series marking and we will help you check.

How to Use the Yoke Puller

Park the truck safely, chock the wheels and follow your shop's procedure for working under heavy vehicles.
Mark the driveshaft and yoke positions so they can be refitted in phase.
Remove the bearing retaining bolts or straps from the yoke.
Choose the flange bolt size that matches your yoke and secure the puller to it.
Lubricate the forcing screw, as the supplier recommends, then tighten it steadily to push the bearing cap out of the yoke.
Repeat on the opposite side, then clean the yoke bores before fitting the new joint.

Always wear eye protection, keep hands clear of the screw and bearing, and stop if the tool is not sitting squarely. Driveline work on heavy vehicles should be done by trained technicians with the right lifting and support equipment.

When You Need a Yoke Puller

Replacing worn U-joints that cause driveline vibration or clunking
Removing seized bearing caps that will not come out by hand
Separating a driveshaft from a yoke during transmission, differential or clutch work
Routine driveline service in fleet workshops

Why Use a Puller Instead of a Hammer

Striking a yoke to free a stuck bearing can distort the yoke ears or damage the bearing bores, which leads to poor fitment of the new joint and driveline vibration later on. A heavy duty yoke puller applies force in a straight line and lets you control it with a wrench. According to the supplier, this lets you separate tight bearings without harming nearby components. It is also quieter, safer for the technician and usually quicker once the tool is set up. You can read more about the joints themselves in the universal joint article.

Tool Care Tips

Clean the forcing screw after each use and keep it lightly oiled so it turns smoothly under load. Store the flange bolts with the tool so the right size is always at hand. Inspect the threads and the puller body regularly and do not use the tool if the threads are damaged or the body is cracked or bent.

Who This Yoke Puller Is For

This tool is aimed at heavy-duty truck technicians, fleet maintenance shops, equipment mechanics and owner-operators who service Spicer or Meritor drivelines in the listed series on Class 6–8 trucks.

Common Questions

Is this a Spicer or Meritor branded tool? No. It is an unbranded tool that the supplier lists for use with Spicer and Meritor driveline series. The series numbers are used only to describe fitment.

Does it work on light-duty cars and pickups? The supplier lists it for Class 6–8 trucks and equipment and the 1-7/8 in to 2-3/16 in size range. Smaller joints are outside the listed range.

Do I need to lubricate it? Yes. The supplier recommends lubricating the screw before use.

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