QT1060 Taper Wedge Remover

Discontinued.

QT1060 Taper Wedge Remover is a specialized plier that makes removing the split, tapered axle shaft stud cones from rear axle shafts quick and easy. The wedge shaped upper jaw fits into the wedge slot. Squeezing the handles expands the wedge making it easy to pull out.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Wedge Removal
Matching Parts

Tech Note 1: Wedge Removal
To remove the wedges, they must first be loosened up by vibration so they can expand slightly. Typically, you take off the locking nuts (and washers if present). An air hammer or large hammer/punch combination is then used to apply impact force to the noncritical open areas of the axle shaft flange. Sooner or later, the impact vibration will loosen the tapered wedges which can then be easily removed with QT1060 tool. Never apply impact force to the stud, bushing or lathe center hole of the axle shaft!

Tech Note 2: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QT1060 Taper Axle Shaft Wedge Tool:
QU95036 7/16" All Steel USA Made Lock Nut
QU40078 Steel Axle Shaft Flange Gasket for most Dodge Dana 60, Dana 70 Axles
QU15003 Paper Axle Shaft Flange Gasket for Jeep M715 and some IHC and early Dodge Axles
QU40577 Taper Wedges for Dana 60 and Dana 70 Rear Axles