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Yes, you can use a torque wrench in both directions.

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How do you use a torque wrench when the manual says to use a foot pound torque?

Use a torque wrench that is graduated in ft. lbs or do the math.


What does a mechanic use to tighten a car wheel?

A torque wrench, usually a power torque wrench


If you add an exton to your torque wrench does it change the torque?

as long as your extension is 90 degrees from the handle it will not affect your torque wrench. if you use a super long torque wrench you may lose a little torque in the extension it self but should not affect torque. an extension affecting the wrench in lenght like a crows foot will affect torque as long as your extension is 90 degrees from the handle it will not affect your torque wrench. if you use a super long torque wrench you may lose a little torque in the extension it self but should not affect torque. an extension affecting the wrench in lenght like a crows foot will affect torque


Do you need to use a torque wrench to loosen retractor seatbelt bolt on vw caravelle?

You don't use a torque wrench to loosen ANYTHING. -It is only for tightening nuts and bolts to the correct torque.


Can you use an automotive torque wrench for gun work?

No


Why shouldn't an impact wrench be used in place of a torque wrench?

An Impact wrench is for a totally different use. A torque wrench will let the user know when a certain torque has been achieved in tightening. The impact wrench is for removing very tough nuts under impact of a hammer.


How do you use an angular gauge on a torque wrench?

After torqueing I would use a regular ratchet with the angle gauge so you don't damage or through off the torque wrench calibration.


What does a mechanic use to tighten nuts?

spanner or a torque wrench


How do you torque a spark plug?

Use a torque wrench with the correct setting for your motor. See related link.


Do you have to change your torque wrench setting if you use a extension?

No, it remains the same.


What do you use torque wrench for?

You use a torque wrench for tightening bolts to an exact pressure. This is particularly important in things where many bolts must all be the same tightness, such as cylinder heads in engines, and parts of transmissions.


A torque wrench should be used on all hitch classes.?

Yes a torque wrench should be used to final torqued the bolts after initial bolt installation is done. A click type torque wrench would be the fastest and most repeatable of the type of torque wrench to use for that application.