Tool assembly and method for removing a component mounted to a carrier

A tool assembly for removing a component from a carrier of a gas turbine engine, the component circumscribing and mounted on the carrier, the tool assembly comprising:

• a tool head configured to couple to the component;
• an adaptor extending longitudinally along a centerline between an adaptor first end and an adaptor second end, the adaptor attached to the tool head at the adaptor first end by a first quick coupler;
• and
• an actuator including a housing and a ram, the housing attached to the adaptor at the adaptor second end by a second quick coupler, the ram extending longitudinally along the centerline within the adaptor and the tool head to a ram distal end, and the ram distal end configured to engage the carrier;
• wherein the first quick coupler comprises a latch, the latch is pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and the latch is configured to engage a notch when in the locked position to lock the adaptor onto the tool head.

A tool assembly for removing a component from a carrier of a gas turbine engine, the component circumscribing and mounted on the carrier, the tool assembly comprising:

• a tool head configured to couple to the component;
• an adaptor extending longitudinally along a centerline between an adaptor first end and an adaptor second end, the adaptor attached to the tool head at the adaptor first end by a first quick coupler;
• and
• an actuator including a housing and a ram, the housing attached to the adaptor at the adaptor second end by a second quick coupler, the ram extending longitudinally along the centerline within the adaptor and the tool head to a ram distal end, and the ram distal end configured to engage the carrier;
• wherein the second quick coupler comprises a latch, the latch is pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and the latch is configured to engage a notch when in the locked position to lock the housing onto the adaptor;
• wherein the adaptor comprises a mount;
• wherein the second quick coupler further comprises a receptacle configured to receive the mount;
• and
• wherein the mount is configured to twist about the centerline within the receptacle between an unlocked position and a locked position, and the adaptor is secured to the housing when in the locked position.

A tool assembly for removing a component from a carrier of a gas turbine engine, the component circumscribing and mounted on the carrier, the tool assembly comprising:

• a tool head configured to couple to the component;
• an adaptor extending longitudinally along a centerline between an adaptor first end and an adaptor second end, the adaptor attached to the tool head at the adaptor first end by a first quick coupler;
• and
• an actuator including a housing and a ram, the housing attached to the adaptor at the adaptor second end by a second quick coupler, the ram extending longitudinally along the centerline within the adaptor and the tool head to a ram distal end, and the ram distal end configured to engage the carrier;
• wherein at least one of
• the first quick coupler is configured to attach the adaptor to the tool head without use of a tool;
• or
• the second quick coupler is configured to attach the housing to the adaptor without use of a tool;
• wherein the adaptor comprises a mount;
• wherein the second quick coupler comprises a receptacle configured to receive the mount;
• and
• wherein the mount is configured to twist about the centerline within the receptacle between an unlocked position and a locked position, and the adaptor is secured to the housing when in the locked position.