Operation Advice
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Remove the McPherson spring strut.
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Mount the jaws onto the spring compressor. Fit the retaining bolts
and tighten firmly.
It is very important for your safety that the bolts of the jaws
are firmly tightened.
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Rotate the handle to drive the jaws apart to match the length of the
spring and to compress as many windings as possible.
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Place the coil spring compressor with protective accessory in a
suitable vice.
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Place the spring strut onto the coil spring compressor. Take care
that the seating of the spring windings in the jaws is correct.
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With an impact wrench or a racket spanner, turn the handle until the
upper support bearing is free. Additional compressing is permitted.
When using impact wrench do not exceed 180Nm
torque limit.
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Replace the spring strut cartridge and refit the upper support bear-
ing.
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Release the coil spring compressor and remove it.