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Bearing Cup Installer

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   Stay  Alert!   Watch what you are doing and use common sense when 

operating this tool.

    Inspect product for damage prior to using; do not use if product is  

in unsafe condition.

     Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol  

or medication.

    Always use safety equipment to prevent injuries. Approved face and 

eye protection must always be worn by the operator, as well as others 
in the work area.

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  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.  

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

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  Keep your work area clean and well lit.

CAUTION:

  

BEFORE ASSEMBLING BEARING CUPS ON ANY “SPICER LIFE SERIES” DRIVELINE, CLEAN OUTSIDE 

MACHINED SURFACES OF YOKE TO BARE METAL—

DO NOT GRIND!

Safety Warning 

Read all instructions and safety warnings prior to operation. Failure to do so could result in 

equipment damage, personal injury or even death.

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Operating Instructions

1

   If necessary, select the SPL 170 or SPL 140 reducer for your 

application and insert into bottom of the SPL 250 Adapter.

2

    Position u-joint cross and bearing cup onto the yoke. Ensure 

grease fitting is in the correct position.

3

    Reverse the Forcing Screw so the tool can be positioned 

over the yoke/bearing cup.

4

    By hand, tighten the Forcing Screw until the bottom of the 

frame of the tool is contacting the yoke making sure the 
adapter is centered over the bearing cup.

5

    By ratchet or impact wrench, apply force to the forcing 

screw to press the bearing cup into the yoke. Make sure 
the u-joint cross keeps the needle bearings of the bearing 
cup in place.

6

   Once the adapter/reducer is pressed flush against the yoke, 

reverse the forcing screw to remove the tool.

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Rotate driveline 180 degrees.

8

  By hand, insert the opposing bearing cup into the yoke.

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  Repeat steps 3 to 6 on remaining bearing cups.

Here at Tiger Tool, your satisfaction is our number one 

priority. Should you have any questions about this or  

any of our products, please call us at 1.800.661.4661.

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