Use a torque wrench to break nuts or bolts loose.

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A torque wrench is designed to accurately tighten nuts or bolts to a specific torque value. It is not recommended to use a torque wrench to break nuts or bolts loose as this can damage the tool and compromise its accuracy. A breaker bar or impact wrench should be used to initially break nuts or bolts loose, and then a torque wrench can be used to accurately tighten them to the desired torque value.

Use a Torque Wrench to Break Nuts or Bolts Loose