Shimano TL-UN74-S bottom bracket tool

SHIMANO TL-UN74-S Bottom Bracket Tool for Octalink & Square Taper

Ensure professional-level precision and reliability for your bicycle´s drivetrain maintenance with the SHIMANO TL-UN74-S Bottom Bracket Tool. As an essential component of any serious home mechanic´s or professional workshop´s toolkit, this tool is specifically engineered by SHIMANO for the installation and removal of their classic and widely-used cartridge-style bottom brackets. Servicing your bike´s core rotating assembly requires a tool that fits perfectly and can handle significant torque without slipping or causing damage, and the TL-UN74-S is designed to do exactly that.

Built for confidence and ease of use, this tool addresses one of the most common challenges in bottom bracket work: tool stability. The ´-S´ designation in its model name signifies the inclusion of an integrated guide pin that threads into the bottom bracket spindle. This crucial feature prevents the tool from slipping sideways under load, protecting the delicate splines on the bottom bracket cup and ensuring all your force is applied directly to rotation. This makes the process of breaking loose a stubborn, old bottom bracket or torquing a new one to specification safer and more effective.

Whether you are performing a complete overhaul, chasing down an annoying creak, or upgrading your crankset, the TL-UN74-S provides the perfect engagement for a secure fit every time. Its robust construction is designed to withstand the high torque required for bottom bracket service, making it a durable, long-lasting investment for countless maintenance jobs.

Key Benefits:

* Enhanced Stability and Safety: The integrated guide pin locks the tool in place, preventing slippage that can damage components or cause injury. This ensures a secure connection for maximum leverage and control.
* Precision Fit: Engineered by SHIMANO for SHIMANO components, this tool provides an exact fit for the 20-spline pattern on cartridge bottom brackets, minimizing the risk of stripping the tool or the bottom bracket cups.
* Versatile Compatibility: An indispensable tool for working on a vast range of bicycles, it is perfectly suited for both SHIMANO Octalink and traditional square taper (4-edge) cartridge bottom bracket systems.
* Workshop-Grade Durability: Crafted to meet the demands of frequent use, this tool is built to last and handle the high-torque applications necessary for bottom bracket installation and removal, ensuring reliable performance for years.
* Dual-Purpose Functionality: Efficiently designed for both installing new bottom brackets to the correct torque and removing old or worn-out units, making it the only tool you need for the job.

Main Features:

* Official SHIMANO tool for cartridge-style bottom brackets.
* Features a 20-tooth spline profile for perfect engagement.
* Includes an integrated guide pin (axle bolt thread) for superior stability during use.
* Designed for use with a 32mm wrench or a 1/2-inch drive ratchet or torque wrench, offering flexibility in your workshop.
* Suitable for both installation and removal procedures.

Brand:- SHIMANO.

Product name:- TL-UN74-S bottom bracket tool.

Specifications:
-SHIMANO Bottom Bracket Remover for cartridge-bottom bracket and Kinex-bottom bracket, suitable for Octalink and 4-edges.

Technical Attributes:

* Product Type: Bottom Bracket Tool
* Category: Maintenance
* Subcategory: Transmission Tools
* Compatibility: SHIMANO Octalink & Square Taper (4-edge) Cartridge Bottom Brackets, Kinex Bottom Brackets
* Tool Interface: 20-spline