What should I pay attention to when choosing a ratchet socket wrench?

When choosing a ratchet socket wrench, you'll want to make sure that the handle is easy to turn. Some types have quick-release buttons, which will allow you to swap out different types of sockets quickly and easily. To turn the nut, you simply turn the ratchet handle counterclockwise to loosen it, and clockwise to tighten it. The socket handle can also be locked, allowing you to work in tight spaces.

A reversing ratchet socket wrench is an improvement over its predecessor. The reversing ratchet socket wrench has a pawl carrier that pivots in an opening defined by internal ratchet teeth. A selector mechanism, including a pivotal selector button, is mounted in the pawl carrier. The pawl carrier mates with the ratchet head via a pawl carrier.

A reversing ratchet-type socket wrench has an opening that is circularly shaped and disposed on the lever's fulcrum end. The opening has internal ratchet teeth that allow it to engage the socket head. A smooth counterbore extends from the upper side of the opening. Unlike other ratchet-style wrenches, this type is easier to use.

A ratchet socket wrench is used when there is little room on a side of an engine. The space around the engine is extremely tight, so using a standard wrench is not an option. The ratchet socket wrench is used in tight spaces and allows you to work on fasteners with a small amount of clearance. There are also pass-through sockets that allow for long or short bolts.