1. Chapter 4
Shop Tools

2. Shop Tools Chapter Overview
This chapter will present some of the more commonly used hand and power tools with which every technician must be familiar. Since units of measurement play such an important part in tool selection and in diagnosing automotive problems, this chapter begins with a presentation of measuring systems. Prior to the discussion on tools, there is a discussion on another topic that relates very much to measuring systems -- fasteners.

3. Shop Tools Chapter Objectives
List the basic units of measure for length, volume, and mass in the two measuring systems.
Describe the different types of fasteners used in the automotive industry.
List the various mechanical measuring tools used in the automotive shop.
Describe the proper procedure for measuring with a micrometer.

4. Shop Tools List some of the common hand tools used in auto repair.
Describe the use of common pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic power tools found in an automotive service department.
Describe the different sources for service information that are available to technicians.

5. Shop Tools Measuring Systems Linear Measurements Square Measurements
Volume Measurements
Weight Measurements
Temperature Measurements
Pressure Measurements
Torque Measurements

6. Shop Tools
Fasteners
Bolts
Cap Screws
Studs
Setscrews
Nuts

7. Shop Tools Bolt Identification Bolt diameter Bolt Grades Bolt shank
Thread pitch

8. Shop Tools Measuring Tools Tightening Bolts Washers Machinists Rule
Vernier Caliper

9. Shop Tools
Dial Caliper
Micrometers

10. Shop Tools Reading a Metric Micrometer
Each number on the sleeve of the micrometer represents 5.0 millimeters.
Each of the ten equal spaces between each number, with index lines alternating above and below the horizontal line, represents 0.5 mm.
The beveled edge of the thimble is divided into 50 equal divisions with every fifth line numbered: 0,5,10,
As with the inch-graduated micrometer, the three separate readings are added together to obtain the total reading.

11. Shop Tools
Using an Outside Micrometer

12. Shop Tools Reading an inside Micrometer Reading a Depth Micrometer
Telescoping Gauge

13. Shop Tools
Small Hole Gauge

14. Shop Tools
Feeler Gauge
Screw Pitch Gauge
Dial Indicator

15. Shop Tools Hand Tools Torque Indicating Wrench Wrenches Beam type
"Click" type
Dial indicator type
Hand Tools
Wrenches
Open-end
Box-end
Combination

16. Shop Tools
Socket

17. Shop Tools
Allen wrenches
Screwdrivers
Standard
Phillips

18. Shop Tools Pliers Pozidriv® Torx® Clutch Driver Sculox® Combination
Adjustable
Needle nose
Locking
Diagonal cutting
Snap or lock ring
Retaining ring

19. Shop Tools Hammers Taps and Dies Chisels and Punches Removers Hacksaws
Extractors
Hacksaws
Files
Tubing Tools
Gear and Bearing Pullers

20. Shop Tools Power Tools Impact Wrench Air Ratchet Air Drill
Air Chisel or Hammer
Blowgun
Bench Grinder
Trouble Light
Presses

21. Shop Tools Service Manuals Auto Manufacturer's Manuals
Aftermarket Supplier's Guides and Catalogs
General and Specialty Repair Manuals
Flat-rate Manuals
Computer-based Information
Hotline Services