For many auto repair technicians, the first thing to learn is to know all kinds of professional tools, what they do, how to operate them, and what to pay attention to when using them. Only when you understand these problems can you start. Do you have a thorough understanding of these special tools for automobile maintenance? It's time to test!
Spark plug socket wrench:
A special tool for manual disassembly and assembly of spark plugs. When using, spark plug sleeves with different heights and radial dimensions are selected according to the assembly position and hexagon size of spark plugs. When assembling and disassembling the spark plug, the spark plug sleeve shall be sleeved and turned again to prevent the sleeve from slipping. When turning the spark plug sleeve, do not lengthen the handle at will to avoid damaging the sleeve.
Piston ring handling pliers:
The piston ring loading and unloading pliers are used for loading and unloading the engine piston rings to prevent the piston rings from being disassembled due to uneven force. When using, clamp the piston ring loading and unloading pliers to the piston ring opening, gently hold the handle, slowly retract, then slowly open the piston ring, and install or remove the piston ring groove.
Air cannon:
A pneumatic tool is also called pneumatic wrench because it is as noisy as cannon when working. Its power source is the compressed air output from the air compressor. When the compressed air enters the air cannon cylinder, it drives the impeller inside to rotate and generates rotating power to remove the tire screws. It is the fastest tool for removing screws.
Disc brake wheel cylinder adjuster:
It is used for jacking operation of brake pistons of various models, pressing back brake pistons, adjusting brake pumps and replacing brake pads.
Automobile fault diagnosis instrument:
When there is a fault in the automobile system, the fault indicator light will be on, and the control module will store the fault information in memory. The diagnostic instrument can read the fault code from the automobile computer and analyze its meaning. According to the fault code prompt, the maintenance personnel can quickly and accurately determine the cause and location of the fault.
Engine hoist:
When the automobile engine needs to be overhauled or replaced, the engine can be lifted, which is simple and convenient.
Four wheel aligner:
It is used to detect the wheel alignment parameters of automobiles, compare them with the original design parameters, and guide users to adjust the wheel alignment parameters accordingly, so as to achieve the ideal driving performance of automobiles, that is, easy to operate, stable and reliable to drive, and reduce the partial wear of tires.
lifting jack:
A light and small lifting device that uses a rigid lifting piece as a working device to lift heavy objects through the small stroke of the top bracket or bottom claw. It is commonly used to lift the vehicle body to facilitate tire replacement.
Tyre changer:
It is also called tyre changer and tyre raking machine. It is used to install and unload automobile tyres. It can replace tyres for different vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles and heavy trucks. It is a necessary equipment for automobile repair shops and 4S stores.
Automobile lift:
It is one of the commonly used equipment in the automobile repair shop, which can lift the vehicle under repair to a certain height off the ground, so that the repair personnel can enter the bottom of the vehicle for operation, or carry out tire disassembly, four-wheel positioning and other work.