Chapter 5
Hand Tools and Shop Equipment
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Typical Set of Hand Tools
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Common Hand Tools Video
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Hand Tools
• Wrenches
– Open-end
– Box-end
– Flare nut or line
– Metric or USCS
– Allen
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Hand Tools (Cont.)
• Ratchets and Sockets
– Six, eight, or twelve
point
– Deep and shallow
– Metric or USCS
– Impact or chrome
– Torx
– Swivel sockets
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Knowledge Check
• When loosening a tight bolt, you should use a
- end wrench or a ratchet and
.
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Hand Tools (Cont.)
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Hammers and mallets
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Hand Tools (Cont.)
• Punches and chisels
• Files
• Taps and dies
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Types of Torque Wrenches
• Beam
– Is not very accurate
• “Click”
– When the handle reaches the preset torque,
the wrench clicks
• Dial
– A dial indicates the amount of torque exerted
• Digital read out
– Is usually the most accurate design
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Common Torque Wrenches
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Knowledge Check
• Explain why using a torque wrench is
important.
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Hand Tool Safety
• Use the proper tool for the job
• Use the correct size wrench or socket
• Use box-end wrench or socket whenever
possible
• Always pull on a wrench
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Shop Equipment
• Most shops provide some basic equipment,
such as:
- Creepers - used to work under a vehicle on jack
stands
- Bench vices - used to hold parts off of the vehicle
- Bench grinder - used to clean and sharpen tools
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Shop Equipment (Cont.)
• Presses - used to
disassemble and
reassemble press fit
parts such as wheel
bearings and
bushings
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Shop Equipment (Cont.)
• Grease guns - used to lubricate steering and
suspension ball sockets and u-joints that have
grease fittings
• Torches - used to heat, cut, and weld metal
components
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Power Tools
• Impact wrenches – use
only approved impact
sockets
• Air ratchets – not torque
sensitive
• Drills – allow faster drilling
• Blow guns – always wear
proper protective
equipment when using a
blow gun
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Air Tools Video
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Jacks and Lifting Equipment
• Floor jack is used to elevate a vehicle
– Never work under a vehicle supported by only a
floor jack
• Jack stands are used to support a vehicle once
elevated
• Never overload the capacity of floor jacks or
jack stands
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Using A Floor Jack Video
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Knowledge Check
• Why must jack stands be used to support a
vehicle once it is jacked up?
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Lifting Equipment
• A lift is used to raise and support a vehicle
• Several types of lifts are used:
– Above ground swing arm lifts
– In ground single post lift
– In ground dual post lift
– Drive on lifts
• Never use a lift without proper training
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Above Ground and In Ground
Four-Point Contact Lifts
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Service Information Sources
• Manufacturers service information
• Computer-based information systems
• Flat-rate manuals
• Owner’s manuals
• Lubrication guides
• Aftermarket suppliers guides and catalogs
• Hotline services
• International Automotive Technicians Network
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Using Service Information Video
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Steps for Using a Service Manual
• Select the appropriate manual for the
vehicle being serviced
• Use the table of contents to locate the
applicable section
• Use the index at the front of the section
to locate the required information
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Using a Service Manual (Cont.)
• Carefully read the information and study
the illustrations and diagrams
• Follow the required steps and procedures
• Adhere to all of the given specifications
and safety precautions
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Other Sources of Information
• Aftermarket guides
• Lubrication guides
• Owner’s manuals
• Hotline services
• iATN
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