This is how I knew I needed to learn how to use a torque wrench: It was Christmas Eve, and I was avoiding my family by working on my Jeep. The glass on the rear tailgate was popping open every time I hit a bump, pinning the windshield wiper, admitting water, and on dry days ma...
Set the car in park. Go under the vehicle to wherethe torque converteris visible at the front of the transmission. Loosen and remove the bolts that fasten the torque converter to the fly wheel. The torque converter has three or four "feet" that each has a nut and a bolt to remove plu...
It is no surprise that adding torque testers to the tool crib or on the shop floor and implementing a rigorous testing schedule is a commonly used quality strategy. What is a surprise is the number of mistakes we see being made in the field as we work with companies doing in house ...
The tool is as universally important as the hammer and the wheel. Here’s how to pick (and use) the right one.
Properly setting the torque on a nut or bolt requires you to use a torque wrench. The nuts or bolts you are working with, though they are steel or metal, are designed to stretch when tightened. A specific amount of torque applied to them will stretch the
Flex head torque wrench that can do 3-5 Nm (2.7-2.9 lbs ft). Does anybody use such a tool? Where did you buy it from? Putting the front fascia back on, tesla documents state to use a flex head torque wrench for torques 3-4Nm to attach the fascia to the front fender. Was not ...
The B-Screw controls the derailleur body’s angle in relation to the sprocket-set. Shift down to the largest sprocket and check the distance between the guide pulley and the large sprocket. If the guide pulley is rubbing on the sprocket, tighten the B-screw clockwise to increase tension and...
To adjust boat trailer bunks, I recommend starting on the front section. Loosen the screws that secure the boat bunk brackets and move them upwards until they rest on the hull. Fasten the screws with a torque wrench, noting the amount of force specified by the trailer manufacturer. Do not ...
The head of a box wrench forms a ring, and the insides of the ring are serrated to provide a better grip on a fastener head. The serrations, along with the closed head, help prevent the wrench from slipping off while you’re using it. Because of this, you can apply more torque than...
applying. Attach each lug nut by hand, and then use a manual torque wrench to tighten until you hear the 'click' sound that indicates you've reached the right amount of torque. The number—usually in the 75-100 lb-ft range—should be easy to locate in your vehicle's owner's manual....