For the weekend mechanic and general home usage Craftsman is hard to beat for availability, warranty and quality. Their "pro" line series is even nicer :!:
The standard Japanese hex increments are 8, 10, 12, 14, 17 &19mm.
A 3/8" socket set would be sufficient with regular and deep sockets. But buy the _fine_ tooth ratchets.1 long flex head and 1 standard with a variety of extensions. Wheel lugs being an exception as will be most any suspension part where 1/2 drive will be required to withstand the extra torque.
A 5/8" thin wall socket made for spark plugs will be needed for this task. Some regular thickness sockets won't fit down the plugwell. And this specialty type socket also has a rubber insert to hold the plug while in the socket.
A combination wrench (box end / open end combine) set in the same increments will also be helpful. AVOID adjustable wrenches since by their design the won't fit the fastener as well and rounded heads occur much easier.
Of course the standards assortment of screwdrivers (this is one tool where a good quality multiple interchangeable bit type isn't a "bad" choice) But you'll still need a basic set from time to time when the flat head's are needed for their most common usage (gently prying).
Pliers, long and short needle nose and in the "duckbill" variety will round out this basic assortment.
Of course there will _always_ be another wrench or socket type that will be "just the right tool for the job" and without it will be a real pain in the a**. But this should get you a good start.
But I've left off _THE_ most important one :shock: Anybody guess :?:
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The Factory Service manual.
HTH!
