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Honda CB Front Wheel Bearing Retainer Ring Tool

$34.95 USD
73-0186
Service front wheel bearing retainer rings without damage using this Front Wheel Bearing Retainer Ring Tool. High-quality tool for removing and fitting the front...

1975 Honda CB550F · Wheel Bearing Retainer Tool Buying guide

Choose a retainer tool for the installed front wheel

Bearing-retainer removal calls for engagement with the ring, not the bearing itself. Identify the retainer in the fitted front wheel and compare the tool connection before planning the wheel-bearing service.

Identify the ring before choosing the tool

This tool is intended to engage the front wheel bearing retainer ring for removal and fitting. Check the installed wheel and the ring’s working shape before purchasing, especially on a modified front end. A tool chosen for the original wheel may not suit a replacement wheel’s retention arrangement.

Plan the bearing job beyond ring removal

The retainer tool handles one stage of wheel service; it does not supply bearings, seals or a bearing-installation driver. Inspect those components separately and follow the Honda manual for the fitted wheel. Damaged engagement points or a seized ring may need attention before normal tool use.

Common buying questions

What drive handle does the tool use?

The tool has a half-inch drive opening for a suitable socket-bar or drive handle. Check that you have the matching handle before beginning the job and compare the tool’s working end with the installed retainer.

Does this tool install the wheel bearing itself?

Its stated job is removing and fitting the front bearing retainer ring. Bearing removal and installation are separate operations requiring the correct procedure and equipment; the tool does not include replacement bearings or seals.

Will it work after a front-wheel swap?

Check the replacement wheel’s retainer arrangement first. The product is listed for the original CB550F application, but a different wheel can use a different retention system. Compare the ring and tool engagement before ordering.

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