hand tool for vehicle maintenance and repair
May 09, 2023
Common vehicle repair and maintenance items are: Replacement of oil and filters, replacement of batteries, replacement of brake pads and brake discs, replacement of tyres and worn axles, replacement of air filters and fuel filters, replacement of steering and suspension parts, replacement of engine components such as spark plugs, ignition coils and crankshaft sensors, replacement of faulty electronic components, Such as generator, starter and electrical wiring, exhaust system replacement parts such as muffler and liner, transmission and clutch replacement parts, etc. Many hardware hand tools are needed in these repairs and maintenance. This article will introduce the use of different tools in detail according to the different repair and maintenance content of the car.

Wrenches are used in car engine maintenance

High quality wrenches are used in car maintenance
Hand tools for vehicle replacing oil and filter:
1. Gloves: Used to protect hands from oil and moisture.
2. Oil spill pan: A container used to receive old oil to prevent it from splashing on the ground.
3. Wrench: bolts used to remove and secure the filter and oil pan.
4. Filter wrench: Specially designed to remove filters and make it easier to screw on new filters.
5. Filter clip: Used to hold the filter in place so that it does not slip or twist when removed or installed.
6 funnel: used to change the oil when the new oil into the engine.
7. Instantaneous torque wrench: used to tighten the oil pan and filter bolts according to the torque specifications specified by the manufacturer.
8. Oil filter pliers: used to unscrew the original filter.
9. Chassis support rack/Jack: Used to raise the car so that you can easily access the location required for engine oil change.
10. Hand pumps: These pumps are useful if you need to extract excess oil from the surface.
11. Outside calipers: Used to measure the size of filter and oil pan bolts.
12. Oil filter knife: Used to cut the filter to remove the filter element.

Wrenches of different sizes

Hand wrench set

Hardware repair tool

Hardware hand tool
Replace the vehicle battery common hardware tools
1. Wrench: Used to loosen nuts and bolts.
2. Phillips screwdriver: Used to remove screws from battery connectors.
3. Curved nose pliers: Used to remove and install clips on battery connectors.
4. Battery maintenance pliers: used to remove and install the spiral spring on the battery terminal.
5. Pliers: used to remove and install the spiral spring of the battery wiring belt.

Combination pliers

Curved nose pliers

Heave duty linesman pliers

45° Curved nose pliers
Hand tools for replacing vehicle brake pads and brake discs
1. Wrench and torque wrench: Used to remove and install the tire and brake assembly with correct size and torque.
2. Type C clamp and universal pliers: Used to set up calipers and protect brake tubing.
3. Wire brush and brush: Used to clean brake components.
4. Hex wrench: Used to remove the screws fixing the brake disc.
5. Screwdriver and pliers: Used to remove the screws fixing the brake disc and caliper screws.
6. Push rod: Used to compress caliper piston for removal and installation of brake pads.
7. Whetstone: Used to trim the surface of the brake disc.
8. Hydraulic jack: Used to lift the vehicle in order to remove and install the tire and brake assembly.
9. Percussion tool: Used to remove and install brake disc and axle nut.
10. Paint pen or seal: used to mark the fixed position of brake disc.





Hand tools for replacing a tire include:
1. Jack and support: used to raise and stabilize the vehicle.
2. Wrench or screwdriver: Used to remove screws or nuts from wheels.
3. Manual or electric drill: used to remove wheel screws or nuts.
4. Rubber mallet: Used to beat the tire or hub that is not loose.
5. Wheel lock: used to fix the tire on the wheel.


Hand tools used to wear axle include:
1. Manual or electric drill: used to remove the bolts or nuts fastened to the axle.
2. Pulleys and slings: Used to raise and support heavy vehicles.
3. Pliers or wrenches: used to remove and install the parts and accessories on the axle.
4. Crowbar: Used to assist positioning when installing accessories on axle.
5. Conventional measuring tools (such as calipers, micron meters, etc.) : used to check the diameter, runout degree and accuracy of the axle.
Replace steering and suspension parts with hand tools
1. Wrench: Used to tighten connecting parts such as bolts and nuts.
2. Torque wrench: Used for precise torque control of connecting parts.
3. Pump: Used for inflating air bags, shock absorbers, etc.
4. Lighter or blowtorch: Used to heat frozen screws or other parts.
5. Wire remover: used to remove wires and pipes.
Replace the common hand tools of engine components
1. Wrench: Used to tighten and loosen bolts and nuts, generally there are two kinds of open wrench and loose wrench.
2. Box wrench: used to remove and install hexagon bolts used in engine parts.
3. Torque wrench: used for disassembly and installation of parts with required tightening torque, which can avoid problems caused by insufficient or excessive torque.
4. Sliding wrench: Used to remove bolts in tight positions. It can be tightened and loosened in a narrow space.
5. Circlip pliers: used to remove and install circlip and other mounting parts, is a very necessary tool.
Replace faulty electronic components with common hand tools
1. Hand-held electric drill: used for unloading screws, drilling holes, etc.
2. Screw batch: Screws used to remove electronic components.
3. Tweezers: Used for picking up small electronic components, stripping wire and other small operations.
4. Soldering tools: including welding table, soldering pen, tin absorber, soldering wire, etc., used for welding or repairing electronic components.
5. Universal tools: can be used for cutting, pliers, clamp and other operations, suitable for dealing with a variety of small electronic components and hardware accessories.
hand tool for replacing parts of exhaust system
1: Wrench
2. The wrench
3. Pipe pliers
4. Spare pliers
5. Body pliers
6. Screwdriver
7. Pliers
8. Electric hand drill
9. Welding equipment
10. Oil pressure tool
Hand tools for replacing parts of transmission and clutch
1. Wrench - Used to loosen or tighten screws and nuts.
2. Socket wrench - For oil pan nuts and other depth nuts.
3. Box wrench - For hub nuts.
4. Torque wrench - Used to ensure bolts and nuts comply with specified torque values.
5. Pneumatic wrench - can remove and install nuts and bolts faster.






