RC CAR TOOLS

RC Car Tools

Choose a bearing tool or a pinion puller

Identify the part, the access path and what the tool must press against. Then compare the tool range with the actual dimensions.

Check shaft and gear access

For a pinion puller, check that the jaws can reach behind the gear and that the press screw aligns with the end of the shaft. Verify the usable opening before purchase.

Match the bearing contact

Compare the bearing bore, outside diameter and seat depth with the tool's adapters. Use the contact face specified for the task and the manufacturer's instructions for your model.

Plan the bench setup

Keep the housing supported with enough clearance for a straight tool path. Compare the amount of free space with the tool body and make sure the components you need are present.

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Guide questions

Is the bearing outside diameter enough?

Check the bore and the available access as well. A tool may register on a specific ring or diameter.

Can a pinion puller work without space behind the gear?

Its jaws need clearance to engage. Verify their thickness against the space you have.

When should I choose a stepped tool?

Compare the listed steps with the bores and seats you actually service.

Which accessory suits the job?

  1. The Great Planes puller specifies a 2 to 5 mm motor shaft range. The MEUS kit gives three removal adapters plus a separate mounting adapter for selected mini motor shafts.

    Great Planes GPMR2410 pinion puller for 2–5 mm shafts ↗MEUS Racing mini crawler pinion puller and installer ↗

  2. The stepped tool gives nine bore sizes. Choose the cross-wrench bundle if you also need to turn small external nuts during bearing service.

    Stepped RC bearing service tool with nine listed diameters ↗RC bearing service tool and small cross wrench set ↗

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