MAHLE RTI Strut Spring Compressor User Manual

Operating Instructions - Strut Spring Compressor

1. Select correct set of Spring Shoes. Shoes
must be sele cted so that the spr ing 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 ar e 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 S tr ut End
Retainer.

DO NOT: Com press spring until c oils 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-clock wise 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 counter­clockwise 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
working on front end components.

shoes when