Mahle-rti Strut Spring Compressor User Manual download pdf

Operating Instructions - Strut Spring Compressor

1. Select correct set of Spring Shoes. Shoes

must be selected so that the spring coil fits

inside the guides as shown in Figure 1. Be

sure the Shoes are properly seated in the

Carriers and the Hex Socket Bolts are flush

with shoe and tight.

2. Place Spring Compressor on spring with

shoes as far apart as possible. See Figure 2.

3. Wrap Restraint Chain around the Spring

Compressor and strut two times as shown in

Figure 2. Fasten the chain ends together with

the clasp.

4. Use ratchet or air tool (l-1/16 in. or 27mm) to

turn Hex Nut clockwise to compress the

spring.

CAUTION: If using a hand ratchet wrench, do

not apply torque so as to pull the Spring

Compressor off of the Strut Spring.

IMPORTANT: Compress spring only far

enough to relieve pressure on the Strut End

Retainer.

DO NOT: Compress spring until coils touch

or bind or allow shoe carriers to touch. See

Figure 3.

DO NOT: Compress spring if it bows as

shown in Figure 4.

5. Remove Strut End Retainer.

6. Turn Hex Nut counter-clockwise to release

spring pressure. Then remove Restraint

Chain and then the Spring Compressor.

NEVER REMOVE SPRING WITH THE

COMPRESSOR STILL ATTACHED.

7. Make repairs to Strut as required.

8. Place Spring on Strut and again compress it

using the Spring Compressor with the

Restraint Chain attached. Compress the

Spring only enough to allow the Strut End

Retainer to be bolted into place. Tighten bolts

to torque setting as recommended by the

manufacturer.

9. Turn Spring Compressor Hex Nut counter-

clockwise to release spring pressure. Be sure

the Spring is seated properly in the seats or

pockets of the Strut. Do not open Spring

Compressor beyond original setting or Strut

may be damaged.

Limited 1 Year Warranty

Proof of Purchase Date Required

P/N 560-80069-00

READ ALL WARNINGS TO AVOID INJURY

Do not overload or serious injury may result.

Do not compress spring until coils touch or bind.

Do not allow shoe carriers to touch.

Do not use if shoes or shaft are bowed or bent.

WARNING - IMPORTANT !

Always use the Restraint Chain.

A compressed spring is VERY DANGEROUS.

Do not compress spring unless it is over strut shaft.

ALWAYS unload spring before removing from strut.

Compress spring only to remove or install strut end retainer.

Do not compress spring if it tends to bow. See Figure 4.

Fit shoe carriers VERY CAREFULLY before compressing spring.

WARNING !

Do not drop spring compressor assembly.

To avoid injury, always wear safety glasses and safety

shoes when

working on front end components.

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