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Basic tool
When carrying out repair work on your car, use only complete and a good tool. Check it out before you get started. When buying, choose only a tool made from high quality materials. If you are repairing a car from time to time, then you will have enough for the next set of tools:
| Fig. 2.2. Screwdriver set with a non-slip handle for slotted, Phillips and Torx-screws
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1. Set of screwdrivers with a non-slip handle for slotted, Phillips and Torx-screws (Fig. 2.2).
| Fig. 2.3. A set of open-end and box wrench
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2. A set of open-end and ring wrench (Fig. 2.3). Good to have duplicate keys in sizes from 6 to 19 mm. With SW 10, 13, 17 and 19 mm, it is desirable to have a combined (ring / open-end).
| Fig. 2.4. Candlestick with SW 16 and a special socket wrench with a rubber seal
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3. Candlestick with SW 16 (Fig. 2.4) and a special socket wrench with a rubber seal.
4. A set of hex key (Fig. 2.5) in sizes from 2 to 8 mm.
| Fig. 2.6. Tools: 1 - cutter; 2 - universal pliers; 3 - movable pliers (length - at least 240 mm)
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5. pliers 1 (Fig. 2.6), multi-purpose pliers 2 and 3 movable pliers.
| Fig. 2.7. Set of hammers: 1 - a steel hammer; 2 - aluminum hammer; 3 - plastic hammer
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6. A set of hammers, consisting of a steel hammer 1 (Fig. 2.7) used for the work drum (recommended weight - about 300 g), aluminum and plastic 2 3 hammers used for red-hot cast parts and bearings.
| Fig. 2.8. Tools: 1 - punch; 2 - a chisel; 3 - punches
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7. Kerner 1 (Fig. 2.8) for drilling operations in metal chisel 2 (a hardened working part) to loosen rusted nuts and bolts and 3 punches (diameter of 3 and 6 mm) for work on the chassis, the engine and the brakes.
| Fig. 2.9. Tools for working with elements of the electrical system: 1 - electrical pliers; 2 - universal pliers; 3 - an electric probe; 4 - Screwdriver
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8. To work with elements of electrical equipment and circuits are recommended for electrical pliers 1 (Fig. 2.9) for connectors and cable connections, universal pliers with insulated handles 2, 3 electric probe with a wire of "weight" and a screwdriver with an insulated handle 4.
| Fig. 2.10. Set of face heads: 1 - face head sizes from 10 to 32 mm; 2 - ratchet handle with tip "to 1/2" "
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| Fig. 2.11. Required tool kit in your car: 1 - a lantern; 2 - universal pliers; 3 - a spare power supply cable; 4 - adhesive tape; 5 - Fuse; 6 - a set of wires to start the engine; 7 - a set of light bulbs; 8 - Key for wheels; 9 - towrope
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9. To work with the engine and a set of car is recommended Socket 1 (Fig. 2.10), the size of 10-32 mm and a ratchet handle to the tip 2 1/2 inches. Set cheaper than buying all components individually. For jobs in the cabin should also have a set of mechanical heads with ratchet handle with tip 1/4 inch. Along with cross, slotted, Torx-screws and synthetic latches providers often put the screws to the SW from 6 to 13 mm.
PRACTICAL ADVICE Tool kit in your car Check your car staffing tool, as a tool, which is stored in the garage, will not help you on the road. A jack with a screwdriver and your vehicle is already equipped with. 1 Place the lantern (Fig. 2.11). When poor contact or cable break will help you universal pliers 2, spare electrical wire and electrical tape 3 4. You should also have a set of light bulbs and fuses 7, 5, 9, tow rope, a set of wires to start the engine 6 and 8 to brace the wheels. |
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