V1.0
Square Head Style Strut Spring Compressor
8885600
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IDENTIFICATION KEY
A
Compressor Foot
B
Locking Pin
C
Steel Rod
D
Locking Pin
E
Compressor Head
(unthreaded)
F
Washer
G
Tightening Nut
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Letter references in parenthesis (A) refer to the included Identification Key.
1.
Slide a washer (F) onto each rod (C) until it is resting against the
tightening nut (G).
2. Slide the compressor head (E) onto the rod until it rest against the
washer. The curved seat faces away from the tightening nut (see
Identification Key).
3.
Screw the compressor foot (A) onto the steel rod. The curved seat faces
the other curved seat.
OPERATION
WARNING! Do not open the locking pins while the spring is compressed.
Doing so can cause the spring to eject the strut spring compressor and that
may cause an injury.
Consult the vehicle owner’s manual to become familiar with the front-end
assembly and how to safely remove the strut.
1.
Lubricate the steel rod threads with 30W oil or grease before each use.
2. Secure the strut in a vise so it cannot move.
3.
Retract the compressor head (A) locking pin (D) by pulling it back.
4.
Hook the compressor head (E) on the top of the spring coil. Push down
gently until the curved seat fits the spring. Push the locking pin (D) in
to secure the compressor head.
5.
Retract the compressor foot (A) locking pin by pulling it back.
6. Fit the compressor foot over the bottom of the spring. Push the locking
pin in to secure the compressor foot.
