K-TOOL INTERNATIONAL KTI70037 Clip Lifter
Removes retaining clips during transmission fluid service without damaging components
- Removes clips without damage using the KTI70037 tool
- Professional quality from K-TOOL INTERNATIONAL brand
- California Prop 65 cancer warning applies to this item
- California Prop 65 reproductive harm warning applies
- Manufacturer direct shipping for orders over 75
Product Identity
The K-TOOL INTERNATIONAL KTI70037 Clip Lifter is a specialised hand tool designed for automotive technicians and DIY mechanics working on transmission assemblies. It provides the necessary leverage to remove retaining clips without damaging surrounding components during fluid service or repair jobs.
Safety Notices
This product carries California Proposition 65 warnings indicating it contains chemicals known to the state to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Users should wear appropriate protective gloves and wash hands thoroughly after handling the tool to minimise exposure risks.
Deciding Specification
The defining characteristic is its dedicated clip-lifter profile, which suits only the specific retaining clips found on certain transmission housings. Buyers who need a general-purpose pry bar or a tool for different fastener types should select a different implement.
How it compares
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- Price $11.99
- Cheaper than about 80% of the 118 comparable items (median $40.99).
Specifications
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| Brand name | K-TOOL INTERNATIONAL |
Questions about this item
How do I install the KTI70037 Clip Lifter on a transmission line, and what step is often missed?
Slide the tool over the retaining clip, squeeze the handles to compress it, then pull the line free; the step often missed is fully seating the tool jaws on both clip tabs before squeezing.
What maintenance or replacement will the KTI70037 Clip Lifter need after repeated use?
Inspect the pivot bolt and jaw tips for wear or deformation; replace the tool if the jaws no longer grip the clip tabs securely or the pivot develops excessive play.
What limit appears first when using the KTI70037 Clip Lifter continuously on stuck clips?
Hand fatigue from repeated squeezing force is the first practical limit; the tool has no thermal or duty-cycle rating, so operator endurance governs sustained use.
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