Harbor Freight Tools MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set Product manual
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1. Part _ Description ____ Qty Safety Hook __ _ o 4 Washer o o oo YO SC Nut hidden inside part 2 5 Bracket Record Product s Serial Number Here Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO ltem 61654 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in material2. enough for safe removal Ideally you will place the Puller Hooks towards the outer ends of the coil spring 3 Adjust the Support Bar Nut 9 to move the Double Puller Hook 2 to the end of the Support Bar 3 as shown in Figure A Support Bar Nut 9 Hook 1 Double Puller Hook 2 Figure A Adjusting the Puller Hook 4 Place the Double Puller Hooks 2 around the strut spring at the spot you identified in Step 2 as shown in Figure B Double Puller Hook 2 ASS Nu eS Figure B Proper Hook Placement Page 4 5 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Adjust the Puller Hook to fit around the strut spring at the end opposite from Step 4 Make sure the Strut Spring Compressor is parallel straight up and down with the Strut Assembly as shown in Figure C strut spring Double Puller Hook 2 Figure C Compressor Spring Alignment Tighten the Support Bar Nut 9 until it contacts the Puller Hook 1 Remove the Wing Nuts 4 from two of the Safety Hooks 6 Item 61654 8 Place one Safety Hook 6 on each side of the Puller Hook 1 and around each strut spring as shown in Figure D 9 Place the Bracket 5 over the two threaded ends of two Safety Hooks 6 The Brackets 5 should hold the two Safety Hooks 6 together next to the Puller Hook 1 10 Thread one Wing Nut 4 onto each Safety Hook 6 then tighten the Bracket 5 against t
3. 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ltem 61654 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Item 61654 Use as a pair only Tighten and release evenly and slowly Only use hand tools to tighten release Secure spring in place with pins before use Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries Consider work area conditions Don t use in damp wet or poorly lit locations Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lit This product is not a toy Do not allow children to play with or near this item Store idle equipment When not in use tools should be locked up in a dry location to inhibit rust Don t force the machine or tool It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Use as intended only Dress properly Don t wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Protective gloves and non skid footwear are recommended when working Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair preventing it from getting caught in machinery 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during setup and use Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools with care Keep tools clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Stay alert Watch
4. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference PITTSBURGH EES enous MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2013 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Specifications Maximum Spring Diameter Maximum Compressible Spring Length Maximum Strut Spring Outside Diameter 6 PITTSBURGH EE Page
5. he Puller Hook as shown in Figure D The Wing Nuts 4 should be finger tight 11 Repeat Steps 2 through 10 with the second Strut Spring Compressor Assembly WARNING Always use both Strut Spring Compressors on the same spring at the same time Removing The Strut Springs 1 Check the Safety Hooks 6 to ensure they are installed correctly 2 Rotate the Strut Assembly so you can easily access the Support Bar Nut 9 on each Strut Spring Compressor 3 Begin to tighten the Support Bar Nut 9 on one Strut Spring Compressor as shown in Figure E Tighten the Support Bar Nut 9 about one inch then tighten the Support Bar Nut 9 of the other Strut Spring Compressor an equal amount Bar Nut 9 Figure E Tighten the Nuts Evenly WARNING To prevent serious injury or DEATH from the spring suddenly launching free Tighten the NUTS EVENLY Do not tighten one Strut Spring Compressor all at once Item 61654 Double Puller Hook 2 Puller Hook 1 Bracket 5 Hook 6 Puller Hook 2 Support Wing Nut 4 Bar 3 Figure D Safety Hook Positioning As you tighten the Support Bar Nut 3 on each Strut Spring Compressor you will be compressing the strut spring When you compress the strut spring enough to allow free play of the coil spring on the Strut Assembly you may remove the Strut Bearing Nut at the top of the Strut Assembly and remove the Strut Bearing and Top Hat You can now remove the comp
6. ressed strut spring WARNING To reduce the pressure on the spring and maintain better stability only tighten as much as is necessary 5 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 If you have tightened the Coil Spring Compressors as far as possible and there is no free play of the coil spring on the Strut Assembly DO NOT REMOVE the Strut Bearing Nut Remove the Coil Spring Compressors evenly and place the Puller Hooks further apart on the coil spring in order to compress more of the coil spring Repeat Steps 2 through 6 Do not store a compressed coil spring for ANY length of time even if you are immediately replacing the Strut Loosen the Support Bar Nuts 9 on the Coil Spring Compressors EVENLY to reduce pressure Page 5 Maintenance Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication Before and after each use inspect the Safety Hooks Brackets and the Puller Hooks on the Strut Spring Compressors Do not use if you find any cracks or other damage NOTE Keep thread clean and lubricated at all times PITTSBURGH ESZ Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 61654 Parts List And Assembly Diagram Description _ _
7. s and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ma
8. what you are doing use common sense Don t operate any tool when you are tired Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or damaged Replacement parts and accessories When servicing use only identical replacement parts Only use accessories intended for use with this tool Approved accessories are available from harbor freight tools Do not use when tired or when under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Maintain product labels and nameplates These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PITTSBURGH EE For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 Ad Setup Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product For the purposes of this manual it is assumed you will be removing a strut spring from a MacPherson style strut assembly which has been removed from the vehicle 1 Place the Strut Assembly down ona workbench or other solid work surface 2 Examine the strut spring inside the Strut Assembly You will need to identify areas at each end of the strut spring to attach the Puller Hooks of the Strut Spring Compressor There needs to be enough space between the coils for the Puller Hooks to fit between and still allow you enough compression to collapse the spring
9. y also have other rights which vary from state to state PITTSBURGH EEE 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
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