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    Introducing the Ball Stud Bearing Installation and Removal Tool  (BSBIRT)

    The smarter, safer way to maintain steering arm bearings on
    Caterpillar 785, 789, and 793 Haul Trucks. 

    All new Geographe Specialised Tooling coming late 2025.  Interested?

    The Challenge: 

    Risky and costly steering
    arm bearing maintenance

    Routine maintenance on haul truck steering components in demanding terrains can be a challenging yet critical process.

    Traditional methods for removing and installing split shell bearings and ball studs are a known bottleneck for maintenance teams, often posing significant safety risks and operational inefficiencies. 

    Negative point icon Safety Hazards
    • Risk of bearing splaying, fracturing, and unpredictable ejection during extraction.
    • Potential for manual handling injuries while hammering components, alongside dangerous labour practices
    • Misalignment during installation.

    Negative point iconInefficiency & Downtime
    • Multiple tools, heavy impacts, and strenuous manual labour lead to slower changeouts
    • Increased truck downtime, disrupting maintenance schedules and operational targets.

    Negative point icon Component Damage
    • Aggressive removal and installation methods frequently damage bearings, ball studs, and surrounding assets. 
    • Leads to added costs and compromising component integrity.
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     The Solution: 

    Simplified and Safer
    Steering Arm Maintenance

    To overcome the risks, delays, and costs of traditional bearing changeouts, Geographe’s Ball Stud Bearing Installation and Removal Tool (BSBIRT) offers a professional, engineered solution.

    The BSBIRT transforms this critical maintenance task into a safe, efficient, and precise process, directly addressing the known problems maintainers routinely face on Caterpillar 785, 789 & 793 haul trucks.

    Negative point icon Enhanced Safety

    • BSBIRT’s controlled hydraulic operation eliminates the need for hammering and dangerous manual force.
    • Prevents unpredictable component ejection, fractures, and the risk of manual handling injuries.
    •  Ensures technician safety is the top priority.

    Negative point icon Maximum Efficiency & Uptime

    • Replaces multiple tools and strenuous labour with a single, powerful tool.
    • The BSBIRT delivers faster, standardised changeouts that directly translate to reduced truck downtime.
    • Result is more productive maintenance schedules.

    Negative point icon Total Asset Protection

    • BSBIRT's built-in guidance system ensures precise alignment for both removal and installation.
    • Controlled, non-aggressive maintenance method protects bearings, ball studs, and surrounding components from damage.
    • Helps preserve the integrity of valuable assets.

    How it Works

    Negative point icon Removal
    Remove@2x

    Traditional methods for removing worn split shell bearings on ball studs often pose significant safety challenges, including the risk of bearing splaying, fracturing, and unpredictable ejection during extraction. 

    These risks not only endanger maintenance teams but also result in inefficient and hazardous removal processes, which may damage equipment and surrounding assets. 

    The BSBIRT tool addresses these issues by prioritising user protection and operational safety. 

    Negative point icon Setting
    Set@2x

    When inserting the ball stud, the BSBIRT is designed to efficiently set the stud on the spacer, allowing the operator to keep their hands clear of potential pinch points or crush zones. 

    Negative point icon Installation
    Install@2x

    Installing new split shell bearings on ball studs using traditional methods presents safety hazards due to dangerous labour practices,  strenuous manual labour and potential misalignment. 

    In addition, the BSBIRT improves this process by allowing quick rotation and placement. By applying hydraulic pressure and exact component alignment, it minimises the risk of injury to maintenance teams and damage to surrounding assets. 

    Register your interest below for the Ball Stud Bearing Installation and Removal Tooling (BSBIRT) to suit Caterpillar 785, 789 & 793 haul trucks.

    The BSBIRT is being produced in small batch numbers based on demand. If you are looking to make a safety or uptime improvement at your mine site or workshop, please add your contact details below and we'll notify you when this new Specialised Tooling from Geographe becomes available in late 2025.