CTA Manufacturing Gear Puller

CTA Manufacturing Gear Pullers: Precision Removal for Every Application

When a gear, bearing, pulley, or balancer is press-fitted and stubborn, the right puller makes all the difference between a clean repair and a damaged component. CTA Manufacturing has been engineering specialty automotive tools since 1978, and their line of gear pullers reflects decades of hands-on feedback from professional technicians. Whether you are working in a busy shop or tackling a weekend engine rebuild, CTA gear pullers are designed to get the job done without marring the parts you need to protect.

A Lineup Built Around Versatility

CTA offers gear pullers in both 2-jaw and 3-jaw configurations, covering a wide spectrum of job sizes and access requirements. The reversible jaw design found across the product line is a standout feature — jaws can be flipped to grab a gear or component from either the outer or inner edge, effectively doubling the utility of a single tool. This makes CTA pullers equally capable for outside pulling on gears and pulleys as for inside pulling on flywheel pilot bearings and similar press-fit parts.

Capacity ranges are equally broad. Compact models such as the 2-Jaw Adjustable/Reversible Gear Puller (4") handle lighter-duty tasks with a 2-ton capacity, while mid-range 3-jaw pullers — available in 8", 10", 11", and 14" sizes — step up to 5- and 7-ton capacities. For heavy-duty professional applications, the 3-Jaw Adjustable Gear Puller in 17" delivers a spread of 17" (432mm), a reach of 15" (381mm), and a full 13-ton (11.8MT) capacity, making it one of the most capable jaw-style pullers in the professional segment.

Specialty Pullers for Targeted Jobs

Beyond standard jaw pullers, CTA addresses application-specific needs with purpose-built tools. The Timing Gear Puller (model 8095) is engineered to pull parts with two tapped holes — including cam gears, fan pulleys, and harmonic balancers — using a 1" square cross-arm and 5/16"-18 side bolts for a secure purchase on delicate engine components. The Large Gear & Pulley Puller (model 8097) handles parts with tapped holes using an 8-1/4" yoke and 11-5/8" long forcing screw, spreading from 2" to 7-3/4" to service a wide range of component sizes.

For situations where standard jaw geometry simply cannot reach, CTA offers knife-edge bearing splitters and slide hammer-style internal pullers. The knife-like edges on these tools are specifically designed to minimize damage to parts when removing generator gears, bearing cones, and similar components where clearance is tight and precision matters.

Why CTA for Gear Pullers?

CTA Manufacturing built its reputation by developing specialty tools that fill the gaps left by generic sets. Their gear puller lineup reflects that philosophy — offering sizes, jaw configurations, and forcing screw lengths tailored to real-world automotive service scenarios rather than one-size-fits-all compromises. For technicians who need a reliable, right-sized puller on hand for the full range of gear and bearing removal tasks, CTA's gear puller collection is a practical, professional choice.