Mayhew Bearing Race Punch 9/16in Tip 24551

Precision Bearing Race Punch 9/16in Tip

The Mayhew 24551 is a dedicated steel punch for driving out bearing races in automotive and industrial hubs. Its 9/16-inch tip targets the narrow shoulders common on light-truck and passenger-car bearings. The 14-inch overall length gives leverage while keeping the user's hand clear of the hammer strike zone.

Capacity and Headroom

The half-inch hex shank fits standard impact sockets or can be struck directly with a heavy hammer. Steel construction withstands repeated high-force blows without mushrooming. The fixed tip diameter limits use to races with an inside lip of 9/16 inch or larger; smaller races need a narrower punch.

Upgrade Path

This tool replaces improvised drift pins, chisels or oversized sockets that damage race seats and risk flying shards. The jump is worth it whenever a shop services wheel bearings regularly and needs a controlled, repeatable method to remove races without harming the hub bore.