Allen and star (Torx® ) wrenches are required more and more to work on vehicles. Allen wrenches are hexagonal and Torx® bits are multi-serrated inserts that fit inside a bolt or screw head rather than lining around the outside of the head. They can be L-shaped tools with their own handles or are available to fit a ratchet handle
Fig. 1: Torx® drivers come in both ratchet
and screwdriver type
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Fig. 2: Allen head wrenches and sockets come in both
metric and SAE
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