SPECIALTY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

This section covers the tools and equipment a lab/shop should have for training in any given specialty area. This equipment is specialized and it must be available in the lab/shop. No specific type or brand names are identified because they will vary in each local situation.

Note: All shops are assumed to have an air compressor, air hoses, adequate electrical capability, fender covers, seat covers, and work benches with vises.

SUSPENSION & STEERING

• Air Hammer with Chisels
  
• Alignment Equipment: Minimum to perform tasks
  
• Drag Link Tool (socket)
  
• Flow Meter - Power Steering
  
• Pitman Arm Puller
  
• Tape Measure (50')
  
• Tools, those required to check tandem alignment
  
• Wheel Balancer, or means by which to determine out-of-balance

BRAKES

• Bearing Packer (optional)
  
• Bearing Race Installer
  
• Brake Adjusting Gauge
  
• Brake Bleeder
  
• Brake Lining Thickness Gauge
  
• Brake Rotor (Disc) Gauge
  
• Brake Shoe Retaining Spring Tool
  
• Brake Spring Tool (Air, Hydraulic Type)
  
• Disc Caliper Tool for Compressing Caliper Pistons
  
• Drum Brake Gauge
  
• Method for removing asbestos contamination (Parts Cleaner) meeting EPA Standards
  
• Seal Installers
  
• Seal Ring Installers
  
• Slack Adjuster Installation Index Tool (Template)

HEATING, VENTILATION, & AND AIR CONDITIONING

• A/C Clutch Pullers
  
• Charging Station or Weight Scales & Heat Blanket or Dial-A-Charge*
  
• Compressor Oil Dip Stick
  
• Ford Spring Lock Coupler Removers
  
• Gloves
  
• Halogen Leak Detector (for CFCs and HFCs)*
  
• Heater Hose Clamp-Off Tool
  
• Insulation Tape for Expansion Valves
  
• Manifold Gauge Set
  
• Measuring Cup
  
• Micron Meter (Electronic Vacuum Gauge) - (optional)
  
• Orifice Tube Remover
  
• Portable Vacuum Pump (maybe included with Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Station Equipment)
  
• Recovery or Recycling Equipment with 2 Storage Cylinders*
  
• Thermometer
  
• Valve Core (Shrader Type) Replacement Tool
  
  * Meeting EPA Standards

DRIVE TRAIN

• 3/4" Drive Pinion Nut Sockets
  
• Aligning Studs - 3/8", 1/2", & 5/8"
  
• Axle Stud Cone Pliers
  
• Axle Shaft Removal Tool
  
• Blind Hole Puller
  
• Clutch Adjusting Tools (Pull Type)
  
• Clutch Disc Aligning Tool
  
• Protractor (Angle Gauge)
  
• U-Joint Puller
  
• Yoke Puller

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

• Battery Charger (200 AMP Minimum)
  
• Battery Terminal Adapters
  
• Die Type Terminal Crimper (optional)
  
• Inductive (Clamp-on) Ammeter
  
• Jumper Cable Set (Heavy-Duty)
  
• Load Tester - Starting, Charging, and Battery (1,000 AMP Minimum)
  
• Test Lead Kit
  
• Terminal Repair Kits

ENGINE TOOLS

• Ball/Small Hole Gauges
  
• Cam Bearing - Remover/Installer (optional)
  
• Dial Bore Gauge or Telescoping Gauges
  
• Diesel Compression Gauge with Adaptors
  
• Engine Pre-Oiler
  
• Engine Stands
  
• Fuel Injection Nozzle Pop-Tester (optional)
  
• Injector Removal Tool(s)
  
• Liner Installer (Universal)
  
• Liner Puller (universal)
  
• Manometer - (Water) or Magnehelic Gauge
  
• Precision Straight Edge
  
• Protrusion Gauge (Cylinder Liner Height)
  
• Ring Compressor
  
• Ring Expander(s)
  
• Rod Bolt Protectors
  
• Soft Jaw Vise
  
• Valve Spring Compressor
  
• Valve Spring Tester
  
• Vibration Damper Puller

GAS ENGINE TOOLS

• Compression Gauge with Adapters
  
• Cylinder Hone
  
• EFI Pressure Gauge with Adapters
  
• Injector Pulse Tester (Noid Light)
  
• Oxygen Sensor Socket
  
• Plastigage ®
  
• Ridge Removal Tool
  
• Ring Groove Cleaner
  
• Spark Plug Boot (Wire) Remover
  
• Spark Plug Gap-Setting Tool - Wire Type
  
• Spark Plug Sockets
  
• Spark Plug Thread Tap

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TOOLS

• Fifth Wheel Test Pin
  
• Stop Watch
  
• Tire Square
  
• Trailer Cord Tester