+Jeff from Jersey Thanks for the info Jeff! I'm glad they worked out for your project. Nothing wrong with saving some cash to get something done- especially if they're not going to be used all that often. Take care, G.

Thanks for the tips! Take care, G.

ghostses no problem! I was also skeptical about them but decided to give it a shot. I was able to push an axle shaft out of a hub bearing on a old Honda prelude. thing was really siezed up in there and usually when that happens I have to let it sit over night in oil and than wack the heck out of the axle shaft to force it out. I decided to try to to use one of these this time to see if I could avoid all that. to my surprise it popped it out, took about 5 minutes of slowly turning with an impact gun not allowing the rod to get too hot. also keep an eye on the bolts and nuts that secure the claws if they aren't tight enough the nuts will start to walk off, just tighten it if you see that and keep turning and it should do the job.

Very cool stuff! Many go the brute force option right out of the gate- even when using a puller. Then they might wonder why the tool broke- regardless of brand. I put a load on them, then hit the end to help shock things loose. Slow and steady usually wins the race- and with no collateral damage. G.

These aren't that great as you've discovered. Take care, G.

+Douglas Thompson I agree with EVERY word Douglas! Thanks for the input. Good luck, G.

Exactly right Jeff! I've made similar mistakes myself throughout my life. Those are the hardest lessons when the good turns to bad and costs money- but they will always stay with you for the future. Take care, G.

Thanks PJ! You know I call'em like I see them. Yeah, I wouldn't mind having a Snappy set- but really don't use them enough to justify. Unless they upped the quality on these since my post, I think you've made the correct decision. I know I've got my monies worth out of these but it was a clunky time to get it....lol. I'm assuming you have the same puller set as I. I've not had any problems with mine. Probably not the greatest but it's never let me down. Have you had problems with yours? Good to hear from you. Hope all is well, G.

@@ghostses Always a pleasure to touch base with you G! Not using them enough is why I got rid of my SnapOn set. One of those things you kick yourself for when you need them. @¿@ ;-P Yes, I do have the same bearing puller set and it's gotten me through a few things. I found the threads for the standoffs and the standoffs themselves are sloppy 1a/b threads at best and a couple of the standoffs aren't straight at the studs. I found if you tighten them solid against the puller and snug up the T-bar, straighten the shaft and keep an eye on it while applying pressure, they do pretty good. But with the extensions and a long distance pull it becomes a compounded issue. Found this out when I was restoring my old iron 1950 DP and a long reach on one of the the quill bearings. The reason I looked at the pullers was getting a pulley off a 1hp motor that had welded itself on the shaft the other day...ended up jigging up the small bearing puller to finally get it off...worked fine but not the first choice for that op. My best to you and your family, G!

@@pjhalchemy I see PJ. At least you got things done on the cheap- albeit somewhat painfully....lol. My best to you and yours as well! G.

Thanks Vic. These might work in a pinch, but I would personally go with something better. You're right about them having good stuff along with some junk. Take care, G.

calthmlikiseethm Thanks cool! Thanks for the info, G.

Not good! If you're within 90 days- get them replaced by HF- and use the replacements for lighter jobs. Then get a better puller for your task. I make these due but they're lacking for sure. Take care, G.

I realize this is 4 months later but have you seen how much effort it takes to to pull the hubs on any Ford SUV of that vintage or even newer? Harbor freight pullers are not going to get that job done. You need the hub buster and a quality hub puller set for that job

I agree! G.

Thanks for the post man! It will help others. Take care, G.

I do not know, but they should. G.

+351cleavland Agreed! I did buy their bearing separator and puller set and it works great. You might check them out. I have a video posted. Good luck, G. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9yHmLZytqu2oYk.html

They may have fixed something over time- who knows. I agree though, the stuff is getting better for sure. I went to HF in the early 90's but didn't buy anything because it was so bad...lol. Not so much these days but I still have to discriminate some. Take care, G.

I can't say Paul. Gamble I guess? Take care, G.

If it will fit the application- yes. G.

I'm pretty sure it's China Alek. Take care, G.

Yes, teeth and teeth only.

mr ok I looked up the pump for you car, and it looks like the pulley is held onto a flange on the pump with three bolts from the front. Unless I'm wrong, it looks like a puller isn’t required to remove the pulley, just remove the three bolts and it should come off the old pump. The new pump should have the same flange on it where the old pulley can be bolted on. It sounds like you may have removed the pulley and flange from the old pump. Take a close look for the three bolts that should be there. They might be coverd up with a bunch of grease and grime. There are some pulleys, like on a power steering pump, that require a special tool to press the pulley back on the shaft. Pullers like the ones shown here only pull things off. Hope this helps and good luck, G.

mr ok The first search I did was for a Fusion S. They show the flange I was talking about. I looked up a Fusion SE and it looks like a different pump where the pulley is pressed onto the shaft. It looks like the pulley comes with the new pump. I can't tell how it would be installed with a special tool since they usually have something to atatch the tool to. I really don't know man. G. shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/driveworks-water-pump-remanufactured-58-670/20420909-P?searchTerm=water+pump

Hey how r u? I did use the puller which has to be used to get the whole pump off I had to install a new water pump couldn't just change the one in the front if you know this water pump for this 2006 Ford Fusion Model S II letter V 6 cylinder it requires for you to move the harmonic balancer pulley before installation. I did that remove the whole pump itself installed the new one. It was rough putting the homeowners how money balancer back. I install the balancer in the same alignment same spacing then put the belt on like the belt shoul put a wire tie on the built-in pump the engine slowly to work the cell phone that works perfectly my daughter is happy with her car the pulley works fine the new water pump works fine thank you for your help you are greatly greatly appreciated. Best wishes. Really thanks for your time and getting back in responding trying to help me out. I wish I would have recorded it because there isn't a single water pump like the one I did in the whole of You Tube. Oh well thanks again really.

mr ok Glad you got it sorted out. I didn't realize you needed to pull the balancer off to get to the pump. There is a special tool to install balancers for sure. I've not done automotive work for decades, but have some experience with it so I thought I'd try to help you out. Too bad you could not find a video for that car on KZfaq. I'm sure it would have helped you and many others out as well. Take care, G.

Yeah that's okay I wish I would have recorded to help someone who may encounter the same problem I did. Keep up the good work I appreciate everything you do Mr G. The whole water pump was bad the water pump model comes in two pieces the water pump itself and the shield housing. The shield was damaged. Also have to install a new belt, and a t-shaped hose connector and new clamps. It was fun. Thanks for getting back to me. DIY people like myself enjoy getting the hands dirty. I wish you the very best and keep putting out the good stuff. Be well.

Yeah Robert, I think these are a bit to light for a pitman arm. If you haven't got it off yet, they do sell a puller just for that purpose. It's more robust than these. www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-1752.html Take care and good luck, G.

***** yea, I got something that looks like that from autozone. I almost broke that too. It was on so tight that I couldn't get the new one to seat that far down the shaft.

robert johnson That's cool. Sounds like it was really on there. G.

I agree Vincent. Take care, G.

There won't be a next time. If you don't know how to use a puller (even though I described the process) look elsewhere. I hold no hands, G.

Other than cost, and using it in a pinch, I won't disagree Dennis! Take care, G.

Do broken Snap-on tools get a higher scrap price?

They might work in a pinch, but I agree! G.