Safely Removing Stubborn HGV Wheel Hubs: A Workshop-Ready Solution

Safely Removing Stubborn HGV Wheel Hubs: A Workshop-Ready Solution

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Anyone working in HGV maintenance knows that wheel hub removal isn’t always straightforward. Years of corrosion, high bolt tension, and heavy-duty use can leave hubs firmly seized in place. Too often, that leads to improvised methods, excessive force, damaged components or worse, injured technicians.

That’s exactly the problem the Sykes-Pickavant HGV Hub Puller Kit (21027500) is designed to solve.

Built for the Realities of HGV Workshops

The 21027500 HGV Hub Puller Kit has been developed specifically for heavy goods vehicles, where strength, control, and safety are non-negotiable. Rather than relying on uneven force or makeshift tools, this kit allows hubs to be extracted evenly and safely, reducing the risk of damage to wheel studs, hub faces, and surrounding components.

Its universal design means it’s compatible with a wide range of HGV wheel hubs across multiple manufacturers, making it a practical, everyday solution for busy workshops.

One Kit, Multiple Applications

One of the key advantages of this puller kit is its adaptability. With an adjustable pitch circle diameter of up to 445 mm, it can handle a broad range of wheel sizes and configurations without the need for multiple specialist tools.

The kit also includes six pairs of thread adaptors, covering the most common HGV wheel stud types:

  • M18 × 1.5
  • M20 × 1.5
  • M22 × 1.5
  • M24 × 1.5
  • M30 × 1.5
  • 7/8" × 11 BSF

This flexibility allows technicians to move quickly between different vehicle makes and models without slowing the job down.

Why the Right Tool Matters

Trying to remove seized hubs using improvised methods can lead to rounded bolts, damaged hubs, and unnecessary downtime. More importantly, it increases the risk of injury when force isn’t applied evenly or predictably.

The robust construction of the HGV Hub Puller Kit ensures controlled force is applied exactly where it’s needed. The result is safer working conditions, fewer damaged parts, and a more professional approach to heavy-duty hub removal.

Saving Time and Reducing Downtime

In a commercial workshop, time is money. This kit is designed for quick, reliable extraction, helping reduce labour time and vehicle downtime. Its long reach and mechanical strength mean less fighting with seized components and more time moving on to the next job.

Built to withstand the high-torque demands of HGV maintenance, it’s a durable, long-term investment for workshops that regularly service heavy vehicles.

See the Tool in Action

To show how the kit performs in a real workshop environment, we’ve partnered with Captain Jack Spanners. In his latest video, Jack demonstrates the HGV Hub Puller Kit (21027500) in use, highlighting how it works on stubborn hubs and why it’s a safer alternative to traditional removal methods.

For a practical, no-nonsense demonstration, check out Jack’s content on:

  • Instagram: @CaptainJackSpanners
  • TikTok: @JackSpanners

Expand the Kit’s Capabilities

For even greater versatility, the 21027500 can be expanded with the 21027600 Add-On Puller Set, converting it into a conventional puller capable of handling an even wider range of workshop tasks.

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