6. operaTion
6.1.
compressing a strut spring.
note!
Before removing the strut from the vehicle it is recommended that the upper strut locking plate nut is loosened a quarter turn.
Do
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loosen more than a quarter turn.
6.1.1.
With the strut and spring removed from the vehicle, select the most suitably sized yoke or the strut clamp (parts K12, K13, 24) according
to the size of the spring and fit it onto the compressor using the locking pin to hold it in position (fig.6).
6.1.2.
Position the lowest coil of the spring in the lower yoke and rotate the strut and spring so that the coil is held as low as possible (fig.7)
6.1.3.
Swing the upper arms (parts K51) into position and locate the upper clamps on the uppermost available coil (fig.8). ensure that the coil is
placed inside the recesses of the clamp to ensure that the coil will not break free under compression.
6.1.4.
Having correctly positioned the spring on the lower and upper yokes, tighten both of the locking knobs (fig.9).
6.1.5.
Position the locating plate so that it is just underneath the bottom of the strut and secure it in place.
6.1.6.
Use the chain (part K15) to secure the spring by pulling it across the spring and hooking it onto the clip (fig.4).
6.1.7.
Shut the safety guard ensuring that it locks in place (fig.2). Use the shorter chain (K58) to lock the guard in place (fig.10).
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Danger!
Stop compressing the spring before the coil windings touch/bind
Warning!
If the spring/strut is not located correctly in the jaws, it is possible that the strut top retaining cap could be subject
to sideways forces. Watch closely as the spring reaches it’s final phase of compression and ensure the top cap assembly
rotates freely before attempting to remove it.
Warning!
Keep hands away from the spring whilst compressing.
6.1.8.
Check to make sure that the spring is safely secured and then gradually press the pedal to start to compress the spring coils. ensure the
spring is securely held.
6.1.9.
When the strut is loose within the spring, unscrew the strut top plate nut and remove the plate from the top of the strut.
Gradually discharge the pressure on the spring by operating the foot control pedal. When all the pressure has been released,
take care to support the strut and spring when they become loose. move the locating plate and withdraw the strut from the compressor.
Release the spring from the upper retaining clamps and remove from the compressor.
fig.6
fig.7
Re300.V2 Issue 2 (4, 5, 6, 7) 01/11/18
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey limited
fig.8
fig.9
