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Originally Posted by dukpoki
do i need to put it into gear or would neutral would be fine before e-brake and jacking? also if the car is going/facing upwards (only very slightly however) in an incline is this very dangerous? i would block the rear wheels of course and use two jackstands up front but the slight incline worries me.
also a question about a torque wrench: what is a single ideal torque wrench to have for this job and also for other jobs such as torquing your wheel lugs? what range of lbs (example: 25-250lb) and also what drive (1/2 or 3/8)? thanks.
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Originally Posted by BBQXXX
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1. It never hurts to put the car in gear... (with the exception of changing mtf, I am not sure if that makes a difference or not).
2. Anything that increases the chances of the vehicle potentially moving while you are under it... is technically "dangerous". However if you take the proper precautions you should be fine (definitely put the car in gear, in this case)
3. The question about the torque wrench is going to be one of preference. I think having one for the big stuff (lugs, crankshaft bolts etc...) in the 25-250 range is appropriate. Having a second smaller wrench, with increments in the inch pounds is good for torquing the smaller bolts (drain plugs, alternator pivot bolt...etc)
As far as the drive...depends on the sockets you have. Remember any adapters you use will have an effect on "actual" torque applied. Most wrenches come with calculations to help figure out the impact of adapters. The effect most of the time is minimal... but sometimes can make a difference.
Happy driving