Universal tool (VAZ-2114)

1. Set of socket wrenches with replaceable heads. The kit must include a set of replacement heads ranging in size from 10 to 32 mm, for a 1/2 inch connecting square. It is desirable that this set contains a full range of working profiles of metric size, as well as a special "candle" head by 21 mm (a deep head with a rubber ring inserted into it to hold the spark plug when it is removed). It is also desirable to have a second set of heads of dimensions from 6 to 14 mm for a smaller mounting size (1/4 inch) and an additional set of deep heads on 8, 10, 12 and 13 mm, for unscrewing nuts from long hairpins. It is very convenient to work if the set includes collars with a ratchet mechanism (ratchets). They allow you to quickly unscrew and wrap fasteners.

Warning: To avoid damaging the ratchet mechanism, do not use ratchets to loosen and finally tighten bolts and nuts.

Since the car uses TORX bolts, as well as Allen bolts, the kit should include sets of corresponding heads and bits, as well as bits with a working profile for Phillips and slotted screwdrivers.

2. A wicket with a hinge and a long handle. It is necessary for loosening large diameter threaded connections when significant effort must be applied (for example, when loosening the front wheel hub nut).

3. Set of combination wrenches (open-end and box-end wrenches) dimensions from 6 to 32 mm. It is desirable to have a full range of metric size keys available (through 1 mm).

Warning! Open-end wrenches are not intended to apply significant force to fasteners, as this will crush the edges of bolts and nuts. Tighten or loosen with such wrenches only when it is impossible to do so with socket or ring wrenches.

4. Set of open-end wrenches. It is useful to supplement the set of combination wrenches with open-end curved wrenches of the most common sizes: on 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22 and 24 mm.

5. Set of Allen keys size from 2 to 12 mm.

6. Torque wrench. Designed for final tightening of threaded connections with a specified torque.

7. Set of Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, varying in size and length. It is very convenient if, when performing repairs, there is a large selection of screwdrivers with blades of different lengths and widths available.

8. Hammers. It is advisable to have several hammers with a steel striker weighing 200, 500, 1000 g, and also with a plastic or rubber striker.

9. Nippers (side cutters), combination pliers, flat-nose pliers.

10. Awl.

11. Soft metal punches (brass, copper, aluminum rods) for knocking out axles and shafts.

12. Set of steel punches and drifts for knocking out pins, cotter pins, etc.

13. Chisel. It is better to buy two or three chisels with different blade widths. It is also advisable to have a long chisel for working in hard-to-reach places.

14. Hacksaw for metal, set of needle files and rasps.

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15. Mounting spatula. You should have a set of two or three blades of different lengths that can be used as levers.

16. Sliding pliers.

17. Metal brushes.

18. Electric drill with a set of metal drills (up to 0.13 mm).

19. Bench vice. The vice must be securely fastened to the workbench.