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Spring Compressor
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GEDORE Automotive GmbH
Breslauer Straße 41
78166 - Donaueschingen
Postfach 1329
78154 Donaueschingen - GERMANY
GEDORE WELTWEIT / GEDORE WORLDWIDE
Weltweite GEDORE Servicestellen / Niederlassungen finden Sie im Internet unter: www.gedore.com
Worldwide GEDORE service centers / offices are listed on the Internet at: www.gedore.com
T +49 (0) 771 / 8 32 23-0
F +49 (0) 771 / 8 32 23-90
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www.gedore-automotive.com
KL-2000
KL-2000 SP
GEDORE TOOLS, INC.
Only for USA, Canada & Mexico
Sólo para EE.UU., Canadá y México
Seulement pour les USA, le Canada et le Mexique
7187 Bryhawke Circle, Suite 700
North Charleston, SC 29418, USA
Phone +1-843 / 225 50 15
Fax +1-843 / 225 50 20
info@gedoretools.com
04/2019

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  • Page 1 GEDORE WELTWEIT / GEDORE WORLDWIDE Phone +1-843 / 225 50 15 Weltweite GEDORE Servicestellen / Niederlassungen finden Sie im Internet unter: www.gedore.com Fax +1-843 / 225 50 20 Worldwide GEDORE service centers / offices are listed on the Internet at: www.gedore.com info@gedoretools.com...
  • Page 2 Le plus grand soin possible a été apporté à la rédaction de ce document. Toutefois, nous n’assumons aucune responsabilité pour des erreurs, omissions ou défauts d’impression éventuels. Une reproduction, même en partie, ne peut être effectuée qu’après autorisation écrite préalable de GEDORE Automotive GmbH. Tous droits réservés.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5. Inserting the Drive Nut Shear Pin ....................21 6. Care and Storage ........................21 7. Accessories ..........................21 8. Maintenance and Repair by the GEDORE Automotive Service Centre ......... 23 9. Spare Parts List KL-2000 SP ...................... 23 10. Environmentally Safe Disposal ....................24 ©...

  • Page 4: Essential Safety Notices

    SAFETY SHOES/BOOTS with slip resistant soles and steel-toe caps (see OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136 and ANSI 241) must be worn when using the spring compressor.  Falling parts can cause serious injuries to feet and toes. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

     ALWAYS check the spring compressor prior to EACH use in order to ensure that it is in good order and condition.  ALWAYS replace all damaged and worn parts prior to using the spring compressor.  ONLY use the original spare parts and accessories from GEDORE Automotive on the spring compressor. 1.5 Work Environment For safety reasons, work with the spring compressor should only be carried out in a safe and secure work environment.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    Field of Application The KL-2000 SP spring compressor comes with the pairs of jaws KL-1510 SP (size 1N) and KL-1520 SP (size 2N) equipped with protective inserts, thus allowing the user to professionally remove/install right-hand wound coil springs (with a spring Ø of 70-240mm*) and shock absorbers on passenger car chassis systems.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Note: The correct jaws can also be identifed manually. Identify spring Ø Identify spring pitch 2. Determine the suitable jaws on the basis of the following criteria: - Spring diameter (Fig. 3 B) - Spring pitch (Fig. 3 C) © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 8: Mounting The Jaws On Compressor Base Body

    Fig. 5 A and B; secure with hex bolts and nuts. “D“ When compressing conical springs, additionally use the KL-1590-1 adaptor (accessory), secure with hex bolts and nuts. (Fig. 6 A, B, C and D) KL-1590-1 Adaptor for conical springs KL-1590-1 Adaptor © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 9: Removing And Installing A Spring

    Fig. 8: Clamping the suspension-/damper strut into  Only use molybdenum disulphide paste, for example KL-0014-0030, holding fixture. as lubricant.  Only use Original GEDORE Automotive spare parts. KL-0055-60 ATTENTION Holding Fixture (Accessory) Stop turning the drive nut once the spring compressor has reached its limit stop (that is when the mobile jaw mount has been slid against the fixed one until limit stop).
  • Page 10  If it is not possible to compress the spring in such a manner that there is no longer any pressure on the piston rod nut, the compression process must be aborted. In this case, the spring cannot be removed. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 11 /damper strut must be reassembled according to the manufacturer's instructions. “B“ Changing the spring is not possible. 8. Remove spring compressor from spring. (Fig. 15 B) © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 12: Technique 2: Removing A Spring Using The Special Jaws That Encompass The Upper Spring Plate

    Note: The plastic adaptor rings of the ring jaws are specially adapted to the shape of the respective upper spring plates. When positioning the ring jaw on the suspension-/damper strut, make sure that it fits properly the shape of the spring plate. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 13 In this case, the spring cannot be removed. 4. Loosen piston rod nut; for example, by means of the KL-0056-100 K tool set (accessory). (Fig. 18) © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 14 In this case, the suspension-/damper strut needs to be reassembled according to the manufacturer's instructions. Changing the spring is not possible. 8. Remove spring compressor from spring. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 15: Installing A Spring

    (Fig. 23) 3. Using a 1/2" reversible ratchet with a 24mm (waf) socket, turn the drive nut clockwise until the jaws with their clamping surface properly fit the spring. (Fig. 24) © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 16 Place spring compressor along with spring onto suspension- /damper strut. Note: When assembling the suspension-/damper strut, make sure that the piston rod has been extended completely. Pull out the piston rod if necessary. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 17 Note: Make sure that the spring is correctly seated in the lower and upper spring plate. Fig. 30: Removing the spring compressor from spring. 8. Remove spring compressor from spring. (Fig. 30) © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 18: Technique 2: Installing A Spring Using The Special Jaws That Encompass The Upper Spring Plate

    4. Place spring compressor along with spring onto suspension- /damper strut. Note: When assembling the suspension-/damper strut, make sure that the piston rod has been completely extended. Pull out the piston rod if necessary. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 19 To compress the spring, turn the drive nut clockwise using a 1/2" reversible ratchet with a 24mm (waf) socket, as shown in Fig. 34. Note: The spring compressor features an auxiliary drive. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 20 (Fig. 38). Note: Make sure that the spring is correctly seated in the lower and upper spring plate. Fig. 38: Decompressing the spring. 9. Remove spring compressor from spring. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 21: Inserting The Drive Nut Shear Pin

    KL-1520 - Pair of Jaws, Size 2N Universally suitable For spring Ø 155-195mm Weight (pair) 1.9kg KL-1520 SP - Pair of Jaws with Protective Inserts, Size 2N (not shown) Like KL-1520, however comes with protective inserts. © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...
  • Page 22 KL-1511 SP Jaw with protective insert, size 1N KL-1511 SP KL-1590-1 Adaptor for conical springs KL-1579 Ring jaw with adaptor ring, BMW E90 (Consists of ring jaw KL-1571 KL-1579-1 and adaptor ring KL-1579) © Copyright by GEDORE Automotive GmbH, Germany 2000SPe160713.docx...

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Repair By The Gedore Automotive Service Centre

    Part No. Description KL-0056-1090 Plastic Storage Case (440×340×100mm) 8. Maintenance and Repair by the GEDORE Automotive Service Centre For safety reasons, as soon as damage is noticed on the spring compressor, immediate steps must be taken to prevent it from being used.

  • Page 24: Spare Parts List Kl-2000 Sp

    Instruction Manual Spare Parts: KL-2000 SP – Spring Compressor. 9. Spare Parts List KL-2000 SP Part No. Description Spring Compressor incl. Pairs of Jaws KL-2000 SP with protective inserts in Size 1 and Size 2 consists of: KL-2000-100 Compressor Base Body...

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