Abstract: Various non-limiting embodiments of a tool for actuating a valve, a method for making a tool for actuating a valve, and a method for actuating a valve, are provided. In one example, the tool includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and configured to transfer force to the valve for actuating the valve. A body has a wall surrounding a portion of the shaft. The wall defines a track that is formed therein and that has a track section substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. A positive feature is coupled to the shaft and disposed in the track. The shaft is slidingly coupled to the body and when a force is applied to the shaft in a direction aligned with the longitudinal axis, the shaft moves relative to the body and the positive feature moves through the track section that restricts the shaft from being rotated about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Various non-limiting embodiments of a tool for actuating a valve, a method for making a tool for actuating a valve, and a method for actuating a valve, are provided. In one example, the tool includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and configured to transfer force to the valve for actuating the valve. A body has a wall surrounding a portion of the shaft. The wall defines a track that is formed therein and that has a track section substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. A positive feature is coupled to the shaft and disposed in the track. The shaft is slidingly coupled to the body and when a force is applied to the shaft in a direction aligned with the longitudinal axis, the shaft moves relative to the body and the positive feature moves through the track section that restricts the shaft from being rotated about the longitudinal axis.