OTC OTC4989 4989 Clutch Spider Tool

Clutch Spider Tool

Clutch Spider Tool – Heavy duty, dual flange fastening head provides 360 degrees of fastening capability. Handle is constructed for easy recognition and use. Head freely rotates for perfect alignment with fasteners. Isolated handle ensures greater comfort at all handles even with gloves on.

The OTC Clutch Spider Tool is engineered specifically for the automotive technician who services clutches and that employs a spider clutch unit. The tool will help align several components in a clutch system including the pressure plate, clutch disc, shims and flywheel. It will also let you remove the knocking sensor without removing the crankshaft pulley or disassembling the engine. The OTC Clutch Spider Tool saves technician time and ensures proper component alignment is achieved saving you money at time of replacement!

The OTC4989 Clutch Spider Tool is a professional grade tool designed to measure clutch pull-in diameter, remove the throw out bearing and install the clutch release and bearing, lock up the flywheel, remove or install the main drive gear, and press in the release fork retainer stud. It features a high strength heat treated aluminum body for durability; perfectly balanced hardened and tempered steel clutch attachment with an ergonomic, slip resistant rubber grip that's easy to handle; a set of screwdrivers for removing retaining clips and adjusting bearing play.

The clutch spider tool is specially designed to work in conjunction with the OTC4976 (1 inch drive) and OTC4116 (6-point 3/8 inch drive) 1" and 3/8" drive bines. The clutch spider provides safe storage for the bits when not in use. This tool is used with the torque converter or engine flywheel conversion kit, and comes with a 1/2" square nutdriver bit.

The Original Equipment clutch spider tool has been redesigned to make the assembly process easier than ever. This new tool now features a convenient side handle that makes it very easy for you to keep a tight grasp on the tool while guiding the arm back onto the plunger. Simply insert the steel shaft into the arm, slide it down and thread through the groove until you reach the end. The durable rubberized boots will protect your BMW's delicate clutch components from damage when assembling or disassembling the rear hub assembly.

The OTC4989 is a must have on the racetrack. The clutch spider on most cars is a weak link that almost always fails under hard use. Our tool gives you access to this weak link in less than 30 seconds. Includes a 17mm socket for the clutch nut and an adjustable strap wrench for the clutch spider.

The OTC Spider tool is the original and only tool to feature all 10 of the most important clutch bolt/plate fasteners that are used by auto technicians and anyone installing new clutches.