Abstract: A cam lock chain tool apparatus for safely and effectively installing and removing tire chains includes a receiver body having a receiver front side, a receiver back side, a receiver left side, a receiver right side, a receiver top side, and a receiver bottom side. The receiver bottom side has a receiver aperture dimensioned to receive a standard socket wrench. An extender is coupled to the receiver body. The extender is coupled to the receiver top side. A tab is coupled to the extender. The tab is dimensioned to engage a cam lock for a tire chain.