Maddox E1A1 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 4

Operating Instructions
If removing MacPherson struts from vehicle before use, put the struts in a
MacPherson strut vise prior to using the Strut Spring Compressor.
If not removing MacPherson struts from vehicle, vehicle must be securely
supported 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, lea
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 nut on top of the Bolt (3) is facing up.
6. Position the top hooks over the strut springs
and tighten the Bolt (3) so that the lower hooks
will fit over the spring. See Figure A.
Figure A: Lower Hook
7. Make sure the same number of coils are between
the hooks on each side of the spring. Make sure
the hooks are securely fastened and sit in line
with the center axis of the spring. See Figure B.
Figure B: Hook Location
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Low
Hook
8" Max.
Center Axis
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8. Turn the Adjustment Bolt (3) clockwise to
compress the strut spring.
SPRING ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE DRIVE NUT.
WARNING!
IF THE SPRING DOESN'T COMPRESS
EVENLY, LOOSEN AND REPOSITION.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
OVERTIGHTEN. Do not allow contact between spring coils
or between the arms of the Strut Spring Compressor.
9. Remove the strut rod nut, mounting
plate, and spring seat.
10. Carefully remove the spring with the strut
spring compressor still attached.
11. Repair or replace the strut (See
vehicle service manual).
12. Set the spring over the repaired or new strut and re-
install the rod nut, mounting plate, and spring seat.
13. Loosen the strut spring compressor and remove it.
14. Remove the strut from the strut vise.
ding to injury.
ONLY COMPRESS THE
DO NOT
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