Repair 7

How to Use a Normal Socket With an Impact Wrench

Using a normal socket with an impact wrench is no different than using an impact socket with an impact wrench. The difference between the two sockets is the thickness and hardness of the material used to make them. Obviously, the impact socket is made to withstand the punishment of the impact wrench, but for projects that require less torque to either attach or remove a fastener, a normal socket will do just fine.

Instructions

1

Attach the air compressor hose to the impact wrench by pulling back the compression ring on the female end of the hose and inserting the male fitting on the handle of the impact wrench into the hose connection and releasing the compression ring when the male fitting is seated.

2

Choose the appropriate size normal socket that will fit the nut or bolt being removed. Align the square hole in the socket with the square drive on the impact wrench and push the square drive of the impact wrench into the square hole of the socket.

3

Remove the nut or bolt by placing the exposed end of the socket over the nut or bolt and pressing the trigger of the impact wrench. Make sure that the impact is set in the reverse position before pressing the trigger. If the nut or bolt is being tightened, place the socket attached to the impact wrench over the nut or bolt and press the trigger while the wrench is in the forward position. Refer to the impact wrench manufacturers manual for directions.