Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Genius Tools 4 Piece Oval Bearing Punch Set used for?
The Genius Tools 4 Piece Oval Bearing Punch Set is designed specifically for the removal and installation of bearing races in automotive, engineering and mechanical applications. The specially shaped oval punch tips provide improved contact with the edge of a bearing race, helping transfer force more effectively and giving the user greater control during bearing servicing.
What are the advantages of using an oval bearing punch?
An oval bearing punch is designed to provide a more secure contact area against the edge of a bearing race than a conventional round punch. The shaped tip helps distribute force more effectively and can reduce the risk of the punch slipping off the race during removal or installation. This makes the Genius Tools oval bearing punches particularly useful when servicing wheel bearings, hubs, machinery and other bearing assemblies.
What sizes are included in the Genius Tools bearing punch set?
The Genius Tools 4 Piece Oval Bearing Punch Set includes four different punch sizes and lengths for working on a range of bearing applications:
11 × 6mm – 150mm long
13 × 7mm – 250mm long
15 × 8mm – 350mm long
17 × 8mm – 500mm long
The different lengths provide useful options when working with bearings positioned at varying depths or where additional reach is required.
11 × 6mm – 150mm long
13 × 7mm – 250mm long
15 × 8mm – 350mm long
17 × 8mm – 500mm long
The different lengths provide useful options when working with bearings positioned at varying depths or where additional reach is required.
Can these bearing punches be used for wheel bearing and bearing race replacement?
Yes. The Genius Tools oval bearing punches are suitable for applications including wheel bearing servicing, bearing race removal and bearing race installation. They can be particularly useful when servicing vehicle hubs and other mechanical assemblies where a bearing race needs to be driven into position or removed carefully.
How do you remove a bearing race with an oval bearing punch?
An oval bearing punch can be positioned against the accessible edge of the bearing race and used to apply controlled force to help drive the race from its housing. The oval profile helps maintain contact with the race while reducing the likelihood of the punch slipping. The appropriate punch size and length should be selected for the particular bearing and access available, and suitable eye and hand protection should always be used when striking tools.
