Torque and Chrome

Can I loosen/unscrew bolts with a torque wrench?

Is it gonna damage the torque wrench or not? I assume mine is supposed to work in both directions because it has a switch...

Public Comments

1. will do it no harm
2. You really shouldn't. The torque wrench should only be used to torque bolts and nuts not to be used as a ratchet. Read the manual for your torque wrench.
3. I think it will damage
4. No, it says so right there in the user manual. Get a cheap breaker bar.
5. Do not use a torque wrench to loosen nuts and bolts.
6. Yes