Selectec Macpherson Coil Spring Compressor Strut 14 Remover Installer Tool Kit

If you are planning on doing any suspension work to your vehicle that involves removing coil springs, you will need a strut compressor.It's important that you go for a heavy duty strut spring compressor due to the amount of strain the spring is under. It is known for many lightweight and cheap versions to fail under the pressure and gradually release the tension About Strut Coil Spring Compressor Suitable for home and auto business applications Jaws designed to fit & warp coil claws for safety Designed for use in limited space under wheel arch Heat treated steel jaws and leaded screws ensures you obtain professional results How To Use Affix one leg of tool. Hooks on both ends of leg should engage coil spring Be sure that movable hex nuts are threaded onto bolt and seated in hex holes of double hook. Hand tighten bolt. Affix second leg of tool on opposite side of coil spring in same manner as done for first leg. Hand tighten bolt. Apply safety hooks to spring with flange and wing nuts. Assemble to each leg and coil spring. Wing nuts should be finger tight Compress coil spring using hand tool or impact gun with 15/16" socket. Turn each bolt alternately so that compression of spring is equal on each side. Compress until the ends of the spring are completely free of the spring seats at each end of the coil. Total compression required is usually not more than 3" Remove upper bearing dust cap on MacPherson strut to expose piston rod nut. Remove piston rod nut, upper bearing plate and upper coil spring seat Remove coil spring in compressed condition and set aside. Shock absorber is now exposed to be fixed or replaced Reassemble all components in reverse order. Be sure coil spring seats are reassembled so that they match ends of coil spring. Loosen each leg evenly and allow the ends of coil spring to contact the seat properly. Remove each leg. Repaired MacPherson Strut is now ready to be reinstalled on vehicle.