The first step in attaching a wheel to a vehicle is to start the hardware by hand, making sure the bolts go on smoothly and evenly. After that, an impact wrench fitted with an impact torque stick can ...
Morning Overview on MSN
Why you should re-torque wheels 100 miles after tire rotation
Wheel fasteners that feel rock solid in the service bay can quietly loosen once you are back at highway speed, which is why ...
Steel Horse Rides on MSN
Skipping wheel re-torque after a tire change can lead to costly problems
Automotive shops and tire makers increasingly warn that a quick re-torque after a short distance is as important as the ...
Measuring torque when installing threaded fasteners is the best indicator of future joint performance, right? Actually, bolt tension is a better performance indicator, but measuring torque is far ...
Should I retorque head bolts? Yep, that seems to be a big question on the web and it gets, like most questions on the internet, a variety of answers. In short, at least here in 2020, the answer is no, ...
Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback