Charles W Graham

US Patent:

58932020, Apr 13, 1999

Filed:

Sep 19, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/933799

Inventors:

Charles R. Graham - Long Beach MS
Rodney R. Phelps - Gulfport MS

Assignee:

Chiquita Brands, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B23P 1902
B23P 600

US Classification:

2940202

Abstract:

A tool and method by which an inner oil seal may be installed in the hub of a wheel assembly which is in a normal upright position. The tool comprises a shaft with a tool mounting plate affixable to the outer end of a hub with the tool shaft extending axially therethrough and terminating in a threaded end. A seal locator and pusher is slidably mountable on said tool shaft from the threaded end thereof. The locator and pusher has a portion facing the tool mounting plate on which the inner seal may be slidably mounted. The opposite face of the locator and pusher is provided with a thrust bearing and thrust washer. The tool includes a nut engageable on the threaded tool shaft end. The wheel assembly is removed form its axle and is maintained in an upright position. The seal mounting tool is bolted to the hub. The inner oil seal is mounted on the locator and pusher which is mounted on the tool shaft from its threaded end.

Address:

16321 Aspen Ln, Biloxi, MS 39532

VIN:

1GCHG39U771213828

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

EXPRESS CARGO

Year:

2007