Steck Manufacturing STC71412 Axle Popper Shim Tool for Half Shaft Removal

The Steck Manufacturing STC71412 Axle Popper Shim Tool is a precision component designed to assist with removing half shafts from transaxles on front-wheel-drive vehicles. This specialized shim fills the gap between the half shaft and transaxle case on vehicles where larger clearances make standard removal techniques difficult.

Key Features:

• Designed specifically for use with the Steck Axle Popper fork tool system
• Fills larger gaps found on certain front-wheel-drive vehicles during half shaft removal
• Enables safer removal than using a pry bar alone
• Works in conjunction with fork tool to apply even pressure to both sides of the shaft
• Essential for transmission shops, garages, tire shops, and body shops
• Made in the USA by Steck Manufacturing

When used with the Axle Popper fork tool (STC71411), this shim provides the proper spacing needed to safely break loose stubborn half shafts. The shim is inserted between the transaxle case and half shaft along with the fork tool, allowing technicians to strike the fork end or use it as a leverage point for controlled shaft release. This system eliminates the risk of case damage that can occur when using improvised pry bars on tight installations.