摘要 |
A low profile ratchet wrench (10) has an opening (22, 26, 28) formed through the head (16) of the wrench (10). A pawl module (30) having a body (32), a detent mechanism (40), a reversing lever (66) and a pawl (46) is received in a portion of the opening (26). A socket (72) having a first portion (74) with circumferential gear teeth (78) and an integral second portion (76) having an axially formed opening (22), is removably received in the opening (22) in the head (16) adjacent to the pawl module (30). Teeth (78) on the pawl (46) in the pawl module (30) cooperate with the gear teeth (78) on the socket (72). The socket (72) is removably retained in the opening in the head (16). A method of assembling and using the low profile ratchet wrench (10) is described. The socket (72) is used in a breaker bar (102).
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