Using the Torque Wrench

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TM 9-243 USING THE TORQUE WRENCH 1 Select proper size socket wrench (1) and attach to torque wrench square drive (2). 2 Place socket wrench on work and pull the torque wrench handle in the desired direction to tighten the work. NOTE The tightening torque will be indicated on the dial or scale (3), depending on the type of the torque wrench used. 3 Remove the wrench when the torque on the dial or scale is reached. USING THE POWER TORQUE WRENCH NOTE The following procedure is not the only application for the power torque wrench. However, use of this tool is basically the same regardless of model or application. 1 To tighten a nut, set the knurled ratchet indexer (1) (located on the front of the wrench) in the same direction the handle will be turned. 2 Install applicable socket (2) onto the nut to be tightened. 3 Install square drive bar (3) into the socket. 25-16

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