Storing and caring for tools (Largus 1)

Good tools are expensive, so treat them with care. After work, wipe them off from dirt, grease or metal filings and put them away. Do not leave tools lying around the work area. General-use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches and sockets can be hung on the foam or stored in a tool box. Precision measuring instruments, pressure gauges, various measuring devices, etc. store them in a toolbox to protect them from dust, dirt, metal chips and moisture.

Fastening details

Fasteners - nuts, bolts, studs and screws - hold parts together. When working with fasteners, remember the following: they must be clean, straight, with good threads and without rounded edges on hex heads (on which the key is installed) Make it a habit to replace all damaged nuts and bolts with new ones. Almost all fasteners have some type of locking device - a lock washer, lock nut, lock tab or thread sealant. Do not reuse special nuts with nylon or fiberglass inserts. Once removed, they lose their locking properties. Install new lock nuts.

Flat washers and lock (spring) washers must be replaced after their removal. Replace all damaged washers with new ones. Never use a lock washer on any soft metal surface (such as aluminum), thin sheet metal or plastic.

To loosen rusty nuts and bolts and prevent damage, use a wetting agent. Some mechanics use turpentine in a can with a tip that has proven itself to be very effective. After applying the rust wetting agent, allow it to soak for a few minutes before attempting to loosen the nut or bolt. Heavily rusted fastening parts can be removed with a chisel, sawed off, or removed with a special device for cutting nuts.

If a bolt or stud breaks off inside a component, it can be drilled out and removed with a special tool commonly used for this purpose. Most auto repair shops can do this job, as well as other repairs such as re-threading damaged holes.