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ACT CH06
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| creeper | flat and has wheels |
| service cart | used to transport tools from toolbox to vehicle |
| air ratchet | a tool that uses pneumatic power to turn the socket drive |
| blind rivets | non-threaded fasteners used to join metal together. Available in various sizes |
| chisels | A metal tool with a sharp beveled edge used to cut metal |
| compressed air systems | supplies the shop with clean |
| drill bits | tooling used to make holes in replacement panels and other parts |
| drills | tool used to bore holes |
| floor jack | a tool used to raise a vehicle. It can also be used to move vehicles with damage that prevents the front or rear wheels from turning |
| hacksaw | uses a saw blade specifically engineered to cut metal. A hacksaw consists of an adjustable metal frame and a detachable cutting blade. |
| hammers | a hand tool consisting of a handle with a head of metal or other rigid material that is attached at a right angle. Used for striking or pounding |
| impact wrench | a socket wrench power tool designed to deliver high torque output with minimum exertion by the user |
| jack stands | used to support a vehicle after it has been raised with a jack. Jack stands are adjustable |
| lifts | a device used to raise up vehicles in the repair shop to allow for access to difficult-to-reach components |
| MIG welder | a welding process which joins metals by heating them with an electric arc |
| pilot hole | a small hole drilled in a panel to aid in the alignment of a larger drill bit |
| pliers | tool designed to grip or cut various objects |
| pry bars | a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge. used for prying and aligning |
| punches | tool used with a hammer to drive pins out of their corresponding holes |
| rivet gun | a tool used to install blind rivets |
| scrapers | any of various tools or utensils intended for scraping |
| screwdrivers | a hand tool for turning a screw |
| service information | instructions for repairing or replacing damaged components |
| snips | hand tool for making short |
| tap and die set | metal cutting tools used to create screw threads |
| toolbox | a box or case in which tools are kept |
| torque wrenches | a tool for setting and adjusting the tightness of nuts and bolts to a desired value |
| upholstery removal tools | tools designed specifically to remove upholstery components such as worn or broken springs |
| utility knife | a knife with a small |
| wrenches | tools used for gripping |