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Auto UpkeepBasic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (3rd Edition)

Chapter 6Basic Tools

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Fuel for Thought

• What hand tools are commonly used while working on the automobile?

• Why is it important to use the correct tool?

• Where can you find information to help you with an automotive repair?


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Objectives

• Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to:– Recognize basic hand tools.– Identify the correct tool for the job.– Use tools properly.– Identify types of service manuals.


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Tool Set


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Wrenches

• Combination Wrench


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Wrenches

• Wrench Ends


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Wrenches

• Adjustable Wrench


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Ratchets

• Ratchets – ¼”, 3/8” (most common), and ½”


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Sockets

• Regular and deep well sockets are available.

• Universal joints allow for movement.

• Extensions in various lengths are also available.


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Spark Plug Socket

• Rubber insert to hold and protect the spark plug.


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Impact Sockets

• Use with impact wrenches.• Wear safety glasses.


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Slip Joint Pliers

• Used to grab, turn, cut, or bend.• Do not use when a wrench will work.


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Groove Joint Pliers

• Also known as Channellocks®.• Good for gripping cylindrical objects.


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Needle Nose Pliers

• Grip/pull objects in hard-to-reach areas.


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Diagonal Pliers

• Also known as side cutters.• Used to cut wires.


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Locking Pliers

• Also known as Vise-Grips®.• Can lock on oddly shaped items or flat pieces of

metal.


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Screwdrivers

• Turn screws or other fasteners.

• Do not use screwdrivers as pry bars.


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Fastener Head Types


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Hammers

• Ball Peen Hammer

• Rubber Mallet


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Pry Bars

• Long handles allow for mechanical advantage for lifting or adjusting components.


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Floor Jack

• Used to lift a vehicle.• Put under the frame or solid chassis component.• Always use jack stands and chock wheels on the

ground.


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Drive-on Ramps

• Good for oil changes.• Use wheel chocks.• Set parking brake.


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Wheel Chocks

• Prevents a vehicle from moving. • Use when jacking or with drive-on ramps.• Set parking brake.


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Jack Stands

• Used to hold the vehicle up after it has been lifted with a jack.

• Do not use concrete blocks or other non-approved stands to hold up a vehicle.


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4-Way/Cross/Lug Wrench

• Better leverage and handling than a L shaped lug wrench.

• Multiple sizes.


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Bottle Jack

• Commonly in the trunk for emergency tire changes.

• Some vehicles have a scissors jack.


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Torque Wrench

• Beam or clicker style.• Used to tighten a fastener to a specific tightness

(torque).


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Battery Terminal Puller

• Used to remove top post battery terminals after they have been loosened.


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Battery Brush

• Used to clean battery posts and terminals.


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Battery Terminal Spreader

• Used to spread battery terminal post clamps or scrape corrosion from the inside of the terminal clamps.


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Oil Filter Wrenches

• Band style

• Cup style


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Funnel

• Helps prevent spills when adding fluids.• Clean the funnel before pouring fluids.


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Grease Gun

• Contains a grease cartridge.• Used to add grease to steering, suspension, and

drivetrain components.


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Machinist File

• Used to smooth, shape, or de-burr surfaces.


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Chisels and Punches

• Chisel

• Punch


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Hacksaw

• Saw used to cut metal.


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Summary

• Use the correct tool for the job.

• Start off with a basic tool kit and add specialized tools to your toolbox as you need them.

• Care for your tools.

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