Harbor Freight Tools 43753 - Manual (Page 4)

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REV 01e, 08l
Assembly
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of
this document including
all text under subheadings
therein before set up or
use of this product.
1. Insert the Adjustment Bolt (6) with
the Hex end up, through the hole in
the center of the Plain Axle (13).
2. Slide the Compression Spacer (20)
onto the Adjustment Bolt (6) before
continuing through the center hole
on the Threaded Axle (10).
3. Secure Adjustment Bolt (6)
with two Nuts (16).
Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of
this document including
all text under subheadings
therein before set up or
use of this product.
Remove MacPherson struts from the
vehicle before attempting repairs. Put the
struts in a MacPherson Strut Vise prior
to using the Strut Spring Compressor.
Only use hand tools with the Strut
Spring Compressor. Do not use any air,
electric, or impact tools with this tool.
Only operate this tool with a 3/4″ socket
and ratchet, 3/4″ combination
wrench, or other applicable hand tool.
Power, air, or electric tools may compress
the spring too rapidly, leading to injury.
1. Follow the vehicle service manual’s
instructions to remove the
MacPherson Strut from the vehicle.
2. Position the strut into a strut vise.
3. Shut the vise and tighten.
4. Open the Spring Compressor up to 8″.
Do not open more than 8″ or a long
strut may slip off of the tool.
5. Make sure the hex nut on top of the
Adjustment Bolt (6) is facing up.
6. Before clamping the spring,
slip the Safety Ring (19) over the
Hooks (5,7) as a safety precaution
should the strut break loose.
The Safety Ring (19) will keep the claws
from springing open and causing injury.