{"product_id":"12020-axle-popper-fork-shim-kit-fwd-half-shaft-inner-cv-joint-removal-tool","title":"12020 Axle Popper Fork \u0026 Shim Kit FWD Half Shaft Inner CV Joint Removal Tool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAxle Popper Fork and Shim Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis axle popper fork and shim kit safely pops front-wheel drive half shafts from transaxles without damaging internal transmission clips, cross-referencing tool number 12020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis axle popper fork and shim kit provides automotive technicians with a safe and efficient way to extract inner CV joints. Operating with wedge-action force, this axle popper fork and shim kit releases the retaining clip on FWD axle shafts without prybar slippage. This axle popper fork and shim kit is a necessary addition to any professional garage or home shop doing suspension and drivetrain repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a heavy-duty fork and matching shim for versatility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly cross-references tool part number 12020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedge-shaped profile generates high mechanical advantage when struck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed of forged, heat-treated steel to withstand hammer blows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in transmission shops to separate CV axles from front-wheel drive transaxles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied in general repair garages to replace torn CV axle boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilized by suspension mechanics to remove half shafts during wheel hub servicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCV Axle Removal Tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How does the shim help in the axle removal process? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shim fills the gap behind the fork, providing a solid backing surface when extra leverage is needed to pop the retaining clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will this tool damage the transmission housing? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e By distributing the force evenly across a wider surface area, it prevents the localized damage commonly caused by standard pry bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44787962445910,"sku":"ZZ2X00483","price":65.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/57_adb18653-700a-45de-9df0-9472f1fcfc2f.jpg?v=1779892145","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/12020-axle-popper-fork-shim-kit-fwd-half-shaft-inner-cv-joint-removal-tool","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}