U.S. General 5223 User Manual

17-PIECE

HEAVY DUTY SLIDE

Functions (8):

SPECIFICATIONS

Internal or external 3-jaw puller
Internal or external 2-jaw puller
Puller hook
Rear axle puller
Dent puller
Threaded Puller/Wrench Adapter

HAMMER KIT

Model

INSTRUCTIONS AND

PRECAUTIONS

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5223

UNPACKING

When unpacking, make sure that the item is
intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or
broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at
1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-1.

duty work gloves during assembly and use.

Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are 2.

damaged.

Do not use for aircraft purposes; use as intended 3.

only.

Do not modify Slide Hammer to perform a task 4.

other than what it was designed for.

Read vehicle owner’s manual and instruction 5.

manual for Jack (not included) for proper jacking

positions (where applicable) before use.

Assemble only according to instructions. 6.

Improper assembly can create hazards.

This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to 7.

play with or near this item.

Maintain product labels and nameplates. These 8.

carry important safety information. If unreadable

or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a

replacement.

Harbor Freight Tools is not responsible for 9.

cosmetic damages to vehicle’s appearance due

to improper use or lack of experience for using

this type of tool.

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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight
Tools. Diagrams within this document may not be drawn
proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual
product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts,

please call 1-800-444-3353.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION section at the beginning
of this document including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use
of this product.

Slide the plane end of the Slide Hammer (12) 1.
onto Spindle (11). See Figure 1. Insert Cross
Bar (9) into eyelet at the end of the Spindle.

Slide Hammer (12)

Cross Bar (9)

Spindle

(11)

Lock Nut

(3)

Figure 1

Note: 2. The Lock Nut serves as a Hammer Stop

for the forward motion of the Slide Hammer (12)
and should be assembled prior to every task that
requires a pulling attachments. See Figure 1.

PULLING OPERATION

(HUB/AXLE/DRUM)

Thread hollow end of Lock Nut (3) onto Spindle.1.
Jack up the vehicle according to your vehicle’s 2.

Owner’s Manual. Make sure the car is safely
supported by Jack Stands (not included).

Remove the wheel and tire and any nuts, bolts or 3.
accessories (such a brake calipers) that may get
in the way of removing the Hub/Axle/Drum.

Bolt the Rear Axle Puller (2) onto the Hub/Axle/4.
Drum using the original lug nuts. If your vehicle
has a four-bolt Hub, match the Rear Axle Puller

to two axle bolts. If it has a ve-bolt Hub, match

to three axle bolts. Tighten the lug nuts.
Remove the Spindle (11), Handle Cross Bar (9), 5.

Lock Nut and Slide Hammer from the carrying
case. Assemble according to Figure 1.

Thread the Spindle into the Rear Axle Puller hub 6.
until its non-threaded end exits the hub. Turn
the Lock Nut (3) forward until it seats against the
Rear Axle Puller hub and hand tighten.

Slide Hammer

(12)

Rear Axle Puller (2)

Figure 2

Push the Slide Hammer towards the vehicle. 7.

Forcefully pull the Slide Hammer toward the

Handle end of the Slide Screw.

Repeat Step 6 until the Hub/Axle/Drum comes 8.

off.

JAW OPERATION OR EXTRACTION

(EXTERNAL GRIP)

Attach the hollow end of the Lock Nut (3) onto 1.

the Spindle.

Depending on the application or requirement, use 2.

the Screws and Nuts to attach the Jaws to the

2 or 3 Jaw Puller Adapters (6 or 10). Thread the

adapter onto the Spindle until non-threaded end

of the Spindle exits the Adapter.

Spindle (11)

Screw

and Nut (1)

2-Jaw
Puller

Adapter

(6)

Jaws (4)

Lock Nut

(3)

Figure 3

To grip the work piece externally, claws of the 3.

Jaws should be facing inward, as shown in

Figures 3 and 4.

Clamp the Jaws onto the object to be pulled. 4.

Turn Lock Nut (3) clockwise against the end of

the Jaws, forcing them apart, causing the claws

to be pushed inward against the work piece.

Tighten the Screws and Nuts rmly.

Push the Slide Hammer towards the work-piece, 5.

and then forcefully pull it back towards the cross

par end. Repeat as needed, and adjust the

required force based on job requirement or your

physical ability.

JAW OPERATION OR EXTRACTION

(INTERNAL GRIP)

Attach the conic end of the Lock Nut (3) onto the 1.

Spindle.

Depending on the application or requirement, use 2.

the Screws and Nuts to attach the Jaws to the

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