The Wolf Tooth Bottom Bracket Tool - BBS4912 is a top - notch tool designed for the easy installation and removal of external cup bottom brackets. These sockets are expertly machined in Minnesota from high - strength 7075 - T6 aluminum. They feature large finger notches, allowing you to start threading the cups by hand. It has a 3/8' square socket or 1' hex for use with a ratchet or torque wrench. Most sockets come with either a Shimano bearing preload tool or a 16mm hex for Race Face Cinch cranksets. Additionally, there are steel inserts for magnetic coupling with the Pack Wrench.
Using this Wolf Tooth bottom bracket tool is easy. First, if you want, you can use the large finger notches to start threading the cups by hand. Then, you can attach the tool to a ratchet or torque wrench using the 3/8' square socket or 1' hex. If you're using a Race Face Cinch crankset, you can use the 16mm hex on the socket. For Shimano setups, there's a bearing preload tool. When it comes to maintenance, keep the tool clean after each use. Wipe off any dirt or debris. Store it in a dry place to prevent rust. And be careful not to drop it or subject it to excessive force, as this could damage the precision - machined parts.
