Impact Wrench, Using

Pay attention to further information in the repair information.

Exceptions:

• When working inside an open high-voltage battery and during procedures close to natural gas systems no impact wrenches are permitted, pay attention to the general information.

Removing/detaching: 

• Removing bolts and nuts using a suitable impact wrench is generally permitted.
• Bolts (bolt head and protruding threads) and nuts must be cleaned before removal.

Installing/attaching: 

Installing and attaching nuts is permitted using a suitable impact wrench when paying attention to the following conditions.

• Position the bolts and nuts by hand.
• Only use a suitable impact wrenches with adjustable speed and an adjustable torque range.
• Impact wrenches or the impact function of the impact wrench must not be used.
• The maximum speed must not exceed 300 RPM.
• Use suitable screwdriver bits (for example plastic-coated bits) close to delicate surfaces.
• Install or attach bolts with locking fluid or self-locking nuts with low speed.
• Only install or attach bolts and nuts until they stop.
• Apply the additional tightening specification by hand using a torque wrench.
• Use a torque wrench with angled rotation function or a rigid torque wrench for the prevailing angle of torque.