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I-CAR Just In Time: Torque Wrench Use - UPDATE
I-CAR · June 10, 2026
Summary
This I-CAR article and video series highlights the critical importance of adhering to torque specifications, especially in hard-to-reach areas like steering and suspension. It provides guidance on using torque wrench adapters, calculating torque adjustments when adapters are not at a 90-degree angle, using specialty sockets, and understanding how threadlock or anti-seize affects torque values.
What to do on the job
Always calculate and adjust the torque wrench setting when using an adapter that is not positioned at a 90-degree angle to ensure fasteners are tightened to exact OEM specifications.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessary labor time for researching torque specifications, utilizing specialty tools/adapters, and performing torque calculations on critical steering and suspension components. It serves as industry-standard support from I-CAR that proper torque procedures must not be bypassed due to tight access or lack of specialty equipment.
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