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STRUT SPRING 

COMPRESSOR

43753

SET UP ANd OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This automotive tool is ideal for tire, body, and specialty shops 

and garages, dealerships, and service stations!

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

  Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

SAVE THIS MANUAl.

Copyright

©

 2000 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual or any 

artwork  contained  herein  may  be  reproduced  in  any  shape  or  form  without  the  express  written 

consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  

Due  to  continuing  improvements,  actual  product  may  differ  slightly  from  the  product  described 

herein.  Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Summary of Contents for 43753

Page 1: ...can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2000 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or fo...

Page 2: ...n assistant can bring help Keep work area clean 2 Cluttered areas invite injuries Observe work area conditions 3 Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lit Keep children away 4 Children must never b...

Page 3: ...rmed regularly by a qualified technician Capacity 15 Never exceed the recommended capacity springs up to 7 in diameter Only use this tool with MacPherson Struts Never use with high pitched struts Use...

Page 4: ...sure to put the struts in a MacPherson Strut Vise prior to using the Strut Spring Compressor Warning Only use hand tools with the Strut Spring Compressor Never use any air electric or impact tools wit...

Page 5: ...t See service manual 11 Set the spring over the repaired or new strut and re install the rod 12 nut mounting plate and spring seat Loosen the strut spring compressor and remove it 13 Remove the strut...

Page 6: ...wrench while adjusting Repair the cartridge Release and remove the Strut Spring Compressor 6 Note Only compress the spring enough to remove the drive nut Note Remember if the spring doesn t compress...

Page 7: ...AIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTI FIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL...

Page 8: ...SKU 43753 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 Assembly Diagram Hex Nut REV 01e...

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