Matco Torque Wrench Instructions

Most torque wrenches feature an adjustment screw on the base of the handle.

Matco Tools provides numerous automotive and general maintenance tools. Precision tools include Matco's lineup of torque wrenches. A torque wrench is used to apply specific amounts of torque to a bolt. The Matco torque wrench comes in a micrometer or beam-style wrench. The beam-style wrench displays the torque on a gauge making the tool simple to use. The micrometer wrench requires adjusting the tool and using careful movements to accurately tighten a bolt.

Things You'll Need

• Matco torque wrench

Instructions

1. Loosen the adjustment nut located around the top of the handle.

2. Spin the handle until the proper torque setting is exposed. The numbers sit just above the marks associated with each individual number. The top of the handle should be flush with the mark that corresponds to the desired torque setting.

3. Tighten the adjustment nut.

4. Tighten the bolt with the wrench using slow, steady movements. Hold the handle in one hand and the bar in the other. The wrench will click when you reach the desired torque.

References

• Tegger: Exploded View of Torque Wrench
• Matco Tools: Torque Wrenches