Which tools might you need to inspect rear suspension?

Which tools might you need to inspect rear suspension?

You’ll still need wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers, but there are other things that it may be necessary to buy to complete the work.

• Spring Compressor. One part of suspension repair is replacing coil springs.
• Hydraulic Puller.
• CV Boot Tool.
• Torque Wrench.
• Ball Joint Separator.
• Strut Nuts.
• Tie Rod Puller.

  What tools do I need to change springs?

  Tools To Install Lowering Springs

  1. Basic hand tools, including screwdrivers, pry bars, metric and fractional wrenches, metric and fractional sockets, ratchets, and extensions.
  2. Impact wrench, either electric or pneumatic.
  3. Floor jack and jack stands.
  4. Spring compressors.

  What kind of tools do you need to pull a transmission?

  You should make sure that your tools include a collection of open-end and box-end wrenches, sockets, drivers, a breaker bar, and a good pair of vise grips to be used as a last resort. Also, keep in mind that any fluids you drain from the vehicle, such as transmission fluid, should be collected in a catch pan.

  What are special tools used in Brake Service?

  Either way, a specially shaped brake bleeder wrench makes it easy to open and close bleeder valves on each caliper. Some examples we offer are the OEM Tools One Person Brake Bleeder Kit, CTA One Man Brake Bleeder Kit, and the Powerbuilt One-Man Brake Bleeder Master Kit just to name a few.

  What kind of tool do I need to remove brake bolts?

  Some calipers may require a hex-head (also known as “Allen head”) socket or Torx head socket to remove the bolts. A caliper piston compression tool will push a piston back into its housing to provide clearance for new brake pads.

  What kind of tool do I need to remove caliper?

  A wheeled creeper provides maximum comfort to slide around on when reaching for tools, and strong grease remover will make removal of old, caked-on gunk easy. A good set of wrench sockets and open-ended wrenches is essential for breaking the bolts loose that secure your caliper to its mounting bracket.

  What kind of tools do you need for rear end work?

  Here are some great Differential tools that make the job go much easier. Rear end work can be difficult with out the right tools. Take the strain off yourself, your pullers, and your new bearings by purchasing these toolbox gems, avaialble for most models.

  What kind of differential tools does complete offroad use?

  There are also differential tools that make the job quicker and easier. Complete Offroad manufactures the YT SA-01 Seal Press tool and the YT YH-01 Yoke Holder tool, both of which make the gear installer’s life better, and both of which are 100% USA made, assembled, and packaged.

  What kind of tools do you need for differential gears?

  Bearing pullers, dial indicators, brass punches, spanner wrenches…all of these specialty tools are required to swap ring and pinion gears and get them set up properly. There are also differential tools that make the job quicker and easier.

  What kind of tool do you need for suspension work?

  If you’re doing suspension work, you may want to consider purchasing an air compressor and an air hammer (an example is shown above). Air hammers create rapid, repetitive shocks that are extremely effective at freeing stuck components.