Liner hanger assembly having running tool with expandable member and method

摘要

A downhole system having a liner hanger assembly includes a liner hanger and a running tool. The running tool includes a tubular and an expandable member disposed circumferentially around the tubular. The expandable member is configured to increase in volume from a first condition to a second condition at a surface location. The second condition of the expandable member connects the running tool to the liner hanger.