- 1). Find the correct size socket for the bolt or nut you are loosening or tightening. Sockets come in metric and SAE sizes. Place the socket over the nut or bolt to ensure a snug fit. The socket should fit around the nut or bolt without play when you twist the socket left to right.
- 2). Hold the socket wrench in one hand with the head of the wrench pointing away from you. The head of the socket wrench is the portion where the square post is for the socket. The square post should point down when holding the socket wrench.
- 3). Insert the square hole of the socket over the square post on the wrench. Some socket wrenches have a small button on the top of the head that you press down with your finger to engage the socket. Other types of socket wrenches have a small ball bearing on the side of the square post that the socket slips over to lock it in place.
- 4). Push the socket over the square post until it fully seats over the attachment. Release the button on top, if your socket wrench uses a button. Pull on the socket slightly to ensure it is fully locked onto the socket wrench.
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