Seal and bearing installation tool

An installation tool for installing devices such as seals and bearings within a seat, said tool comprising:

• a tubular member having a hollow chamber open at both ends;
• a cap located within one of said ends, said cap including a plug which closely interfits in a telescoping manner within said tubular member, said cap to be struck by a hammer with said cap distributing the application force of the hammer to said tubular member;
• a force distribution member connected to the other of said ends, said force distribution member including a sleeve integrally attached to said flange, said sleeve telescopingly cooperating in a tight fitting manner within said tubular member, the inner surface of said flange to abut the edge of said tubular member, the outer surface of said flange to contact the annular housing of a said device to evenly distribute the application force annularly about the device and cause such to be seated correctly within its said seat;
• said sleeve establishing a frictional tight fit with said tubular member, said plug forming a frictional tight fit with said tubular member;
• said sleeve being tapered with the taper being largest adjacent said flange, whereby as said sleeve is inserted into said tubular member the frictional fit in between said tubular member and said sleeve increases in tightness due to said taper.