A long handled wrench gives you more leverage on those very tough bolts. However, a long wrench also has difficulty moving in tight quarters, so to counter this I carry a 16" piece of 1 1/2 steel pipe, flattened at one half. This easily slides over even my biggest wrenches giving me a lot more leverage, yet being able to shorten if I wish.
Depends on size of wrench.
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That's correct. This particular wrench holds the nut or bolt head better than any other wrench.
You use a 16 mm or 5/8 wrench.
Are you asking about the supply line where it attaches to the faucet? If so, they make a wrench that has teeth like a pipe wrench and the head swivels for tighten and loosen. $6 or so. Handy to have for tight places. Most hardware or lumber supply should have it.
That refers to the size wrench necessary to tighten or loosen the bolt.
Under normal circumstances it will not loosen. You use a torque wrench to tighten it to specifications. Specifications are located in the Haynes repair manual available from www.amazon.com. clockwise to tighten counterclockwise to loosen You need a socket that fits tightly on the bolt head and a long-handled torque wrench.
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It won't open with the wrench provided ? Then you need a narrow head cold chisel and a short handled sledge hammer, knocing the head of the bolt carefully at an angle will loosen it.
A box wrench is always the most effective to loosen tight nuts.
To loosen the bolt, use a socket wrench. You might use the frame for leverage, and you may need some starter or grease on the bolt to give you some give.
You don't use a torque wrench to loosen ANYTHING. -It is only for tightening nuts and bolts to the correct torque.
To loosen a bolt for removing the crank pulley, first ensure the vehicle is in gear or the parking brake is engaged to prevent the crankshaft from rotating. Use a socket wrench with the appropriate size socket, and if necessary, apply penetrating oil to the bolt to help with rust. If the bolt is particularly stubborn, you can tap the wrench with a hammer or use a breaker bar for added leverage. Remember to turn the bolt counterclockwise to loosen it.
You fit the jaws onto an appropriate nut or bolt and turn it - clockwise to tighten, anti-clockwise to loosen.
On the tensioner arm there is a bolt holding it there. To the right of the bolt will be a square cut into the arm of the tensioner, use a 3/8 inch socket wrench (no attachment, just the wrench itself) and turn to the right this will loosen the belt to remove it.
You can apply a penetrating oil like WD-40 or PB Blaster and let it sit for a few hours to help lubricate and loosen the bolt. Heat the bolt with a propane torch to expand the metal, making it easier to turn. Using a breaker bar or a longer wrench for additional leverage can also help loosen a stuck bolt.
To remove a bolt effectively and safely, use the correct size wrench or socket to avoid damaging the bolt head. Apply penetrating oil to loosen the bolt if it's stuck. Turn the wrench or socket counterclockwise to loosen the bolt, applying steady pressure to avoid stripping the threads. Use proper safety equipment like gloves and goggles to protect yourself.