Tool Review: OTC Cone Washer Removal Adapter, No. 5098

April 2, 2025
Reviewed by Bryan Pollock, shop foreman for Wilco Auto Care in Niagara County, NY.

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Q: How did the tool/equipment function as far as saving you time? 

A: The Cone Washer Removal Adapter worked very well as compared to the traditional method, which requires swinging a large sledgehammer and then finishing the removal with pliers.

 

Q: How has using this tool impacted your shop’s profitability?

A: It's been positive with no risk of downtime from missed hammer strikes. With the old method, it’s possible to miss the target and damage threads on the studs of the hub.   

 

Q: How easy was it to use?

A: It's very easy to use, just insert it into a quality air hammer.

 

Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories?

A: The packaging was appropriate as there's not much there to protect. No accessories included, but none are required for use. 

 

Q: Was there a manual included? If so, did you use the manual, and was the manual easy to understand?

A: No manual was included, but operation is self-explanatory.

 

Q: What features did you like? 

A: The weight of the tool, it really helps with kinetic energy.

 

Q: Is there any way you could think to improve or add to this tool? 

A: Honestly, no, the simple design is perfect.

 

Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for?

A: I used this for a rear wheel seal replacement on a 2006 F-650. 

  

Q: How does this tool compare to other tools you’ve used like it? 

A: This tool works great, I’ve never used a similar tool or know of one.

   

Q: Is there anything you had questions or concerns about in regard to the tool? 

A: No, it’s a simple design and just works.

 

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool overall? Why? 

A: I would give it the full 10. It works well even when the cones and hub have been painted over. 

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