a method for automatically cycling a torque wrench . the method includes providing a hydraulic torque wrench . providing an actuating device on the hydraulic torque wrench . providing a switching device on the hydraulic torque wrench . adapting the switching device to be activated by the actuating device when a piston of the torque wrench is at the end of a stroke . the embodiments of the method allow a user to ensure that a proper torque on a threaded fastener is achieved . this ensures that the pressure achieved within the system is a result of a proper torque applied to a threaded fastener being achieved , and not a result of the piston at the end of its stroke .