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How to Use a Truecraft Torque Wrench

A Truecraft torque wrench allows you to tighten a bolt to a specific torque value. Most automotive repair jobs require that you secure bolts to a certain torque value, measured in foot-pounds or inch-pounds. Too little torque could cause the bolt to work its way loose, and too much could cause uneven pressure and it could even cause the head of the bolt to snap off.

Instructions

1

Grip the metal portion of the Truecraft torque wrench with one hand and grip the handle of the torque wrench with the other.

2

Turn the black handle on the torque wrench until it matches up with the specified torque you need to obtain. For example, if your bolt requires 20 foot-pounds of torque, turn the handle until the end of the handle lines up with the line next to 20.

3

Push the socket onto the head of the Truecraft torque wrench and then place the socket onto the head of the bolt.

4

Tighten the bolt down with the torque wrench with slow smooth strokes. Continue this until the torque wrench clicks one time. You have reached the desired torque on the bolt.

5

If you tighten past the first click you will over-torque the bolt. This could cause the bolt to break.