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Tool

Choosing a good tool is one of the basic requirements for everyone who plans independent performance of procedures of maintenance or repair of the vehicle. At first glance, the costs associated with the acquisition of the required set of instruments that may seem large, but when comparing them with the costs associated with the implementation of procedures of routine maintenance and simple repairs to the car at the service station, will be quite reasonable.

In order to help the average motorist in the selection of tools required for different kinds of treatments for the vehicle described in this manual, the following lists the three sets of tools conditionally entitled as a set of tools for routine maintenance and minimal repair; a set of tools for general and major repairs and special tools. Car owners who have no practical experience of mechanical work must begin with the procedures, the limited use of tools from the first list, while improving their skills and gradually expanding the range of tools used. As you gain experience, you can move on to more advanced tasks, complementing the existing set of tools on hand. After some time, these skills will allow to start more complex tasks that require the use of tools from the second list (for the general and car major repairs). When your qualification will begin to allow significant savings in the independent performance of difficult repair procedures, you can consider buying a special tool made of a special kit.

Set micrometer

Set the dial gauge

Dial caliper

Vacuum pump with a manual drive

Strobe

Meter compression with a nozzle for use in spark plug hole

Puller to remove the damper / steering wheel

General purpose puller

The tool for removal of hydraulic pushers

Tool for compressing valve springs

Tool for compressing valve springs

Countersink for removal of step deterioration in the cylinder

Device for cleaning the piston ring grooves

The tool for removal / installation of piston rings

Tool for crimping piston rings

Hon for processing of mirrors of cylinders

Tool for removing caps spring brake shoes

Hon for processing brake cylinders

Tool for centering clutch

Set of taps and button dies

A set of tools for routine maintenance and the minimum car repairs

The following list includes the minimum necessary to perform the procedures of routine maintenance and minor repairs car tools. It is recommended to purchase a set of combination wrenches (with usual Rozhkova head at one end and a swivel on the other), despite the high cost of such a set against the value of the common set of open-end wrench, the costs will be justified, as data keys have the advantages of both types.

• Combined set of keys (1/4 - 1 inch; 6 - 19 mm)
• Adjustable Wrench
• Candlestick key (with rubber insert)
• Tools to adjust the spark plug gap
• A set of test leads
• Barbed key to pumping the brakes
• Screwdrivers:
  • With the flat blade (150 mm in length and 8 mm in diameter)
  • Phillips screwdriver (number 2 x 6 inches (150 mm long)
• Combination pliers
• Hacksaw with a set of paintings
• Pressure gauge to measure tire pressure
• Grease gun (gun)
• Canister under oil
• Fine sandpaper
• Wire brush
• Stripper terminals and contacts wires of the battery
• The key is to remove the oil filter
• The funnel (medium size)
• Props for car fixing in the raised position (2)
• Dump tank

If routine maintenance procedures include carrying out basic adjustments, the acquisition will also need a good quality strobe and combined tachometer / tool for measuring the duration of the closed condition of contacts of the breaker. Despite the fact that these tools are in the list of special tools, mention of them is given here since the absolute necessity for their application adjust an ignition engine, part of procedures of routine maintenance of the vehicle.

A set of tools for general and major repairs of the car

This tool is required when carrying out any operations to repair a car engine and is offered in addition to the first list. This list includes the complete set of replaceable face heads. At considerable cost, a set of replaceable heads brings invaluable advantage, thanks to its versatility and easy handling - especially in combination with the included various types of drives. It is recommended to use the drive section is preferably 1/2 inch (instead of 3/8) as They, though, and are more expensive, can be used with virtually any type torque wrenches (ideally, a good mechanic should have at its disposal both types of drives). A cheaper alternative set of replaceable face heads is the set of tubular keys.

• Set of replaceable face heads (including type heads "Torh") (or tubular keys), sizes corresponding to the sizes of wrenches from the previous list
• Reversible ratchet drive (for use with replaceable face heads)
• Gate 250 mm
• Universal (propeller type) of the hinge (for use with face heads)
• Torque wrench (with a drive of the same size, as for replaceable face heads)
• A hammer with striker round - 8 ounces (about 230 g)
• Hammer with soft brisk (plastic or rubber) (Mallet)
• Screwdrivers:
  • With the flat tip (150 mm long and about 6.5 mm in diameter)
  • With a flat sting (strong ?�� 2, 8 mm)
  • Phillips screwdriver (?�� 3 x 8 inch 203 mm)
  • Phillips screwdriver (a strong number 2)
• Clamping tongs
• Pliers:
  • For electricians (with the isolated handles)
  • Old World (needlenose)
  • For retaining rings (internal and external)
• Chisel - 1/2 inch (13 mm)
• Scraper (made of flattened and sharpened at one end of the copper tube)
• Scriber (scriber)
• Punch
• Beards with a thin tip (1.6, 3.2, 4.8 mm)
• Steel ruler / measuring flatness
• Set of hex key (Allen) (for heads with hexagon socket)
• A set of files
• Wire brush (large)
• The second set of backups
• Jack (hydraulic or scissor)

Another tool is the constant need for electric drill with a cartridge on 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) with a set of good quality drills.

Special Tools

In this list get instruments that are sufficiently costly, are not required regularly, or demanding performance when using the manufacturer's instructions. If the scope of your activities do not include frequent performance of difficult mechanical operations, the purchase of such a tool would be a bad investment. It is reasonable to acquire it by clubbing with friends, or to rent a car service workshops.

The list includes only those tools that can be found in retail trade or which are available for distribution to the Executive branch of the firm. Sometimes the text of the manual you will find references to such special tools. Usually authors try to offer in parallel the alternative method to avoid the mandatory use of hard-tool. Should avoid the use of special tools is impossible, and its acquisition in using is problematic, performance of corresponding works is better to entrust service specialist.

• Tool for compressing valve springs
• Device for cleaning the piston ring grooves
• Tool for crimping piston rings
• The tool for installation of piston rings
• Meter degree of compression of gases in the cylinders (Compression)
• Countersink for processing the edges of the cylinder
• Hon for processing of mirrors of cylinders
• Meter diameter cylinders
• Micrometers (micrometers) and / or a dial caliper
• The tool for removal of hydraulic pushers
• Ball joint separator
• Stripper of universal type
• Impact Screwdriver
• Set the dial gauge
• Strobe (inductive sensor)
• Manual combined pump (vacuum / blower)
• Tachometer / tool for measuring the duration of the closed condition of contacts of the breaker
• Universal tester for electric measurements
• Lifting gear
• Tool for removal / installation of brake springs
• Floor Jack

Purchase Tool

Novice mechanic for the acquisition of the necessary tools to perform the procedures for maintenance and repair of the car can be offered some practical advice. In preparing for the procedures of routine maintenance or the minimum car repairs reasonable to acquire tools separately. On the other hand, in the case of extensive planning work easier and more reliable to buy a set of tools in modern retail store. The acquisition is usually set slightly cheaper individual purchases and is often supplemented with an attached tool box. In the future, to expand the choice can be dokupleny separate tools, additional complete sets and a tool box bigger. The gradual expansion of the tool kit will allow to stretch expenses and to be defined in a choice of really necessary tools.

Specialized tool shops are the only source of acquisition of some special tools, but regardless of the source, avoid cheap purchases, especially when choosing a screwdriver and replaceable face heads as term of their service for certain will appear short. The costs associated with the replacement and rehabilitation of low-cost instrument as a result will be incomparably greater than the cost of a one-time purchase of a quality product.

Care of the tool and storage

A good tool is a valuable investment, it is reasonable to make sure to keep it clean and constant readiness to work. After using the tool before you fold it to the storage location, always carefully wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth, removing from it the traces of dirt, grease and the remains of the metal particles. Never leave the tool scattered in the workplace. Upon completion of the space carefully check under the hood and under the vehicle for the presence of the forgotten tool.

For storage of tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, etc. ideal tool comb fixed in a convenient location on the wall of the garage. Sets of wrenches and replaceable face heads should be stored in metal boxes. Measuring tools should be stored out of reach of corrosion, dry and clean place.

Always pay attention to the working surfaces of the instrument. The impact of the striker hammer in the process exposed rasklepyvaniyu screwdriver eventually lose sharpening their stings. Do not be stingy to pay a little bit of time and attention to the fact that with sandpaper or a file to remove rasklepy and tidy cutting edges. Irreversibly worn or damaged, replace the tool.

At careful leaving the tool will serve you faithfully for a very long period of time.