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For changing struts? Compresses spring to make shorter for removal and safety
Hold spring so it doesn't expand and cause personal or property damage
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How can yoy change Mcpherson struts, would I need a spring compressor?
You will need a spring compressor for any strut installation job.
Oem coil spring compressor part 27035 is this compressor strong enough to use on your gmc sierra 2500 or do you need a different coil spring compressor?
I would not use this on a Heavy duty type of spring. This has a tendency to slip off the spring and does not have a long range of travel.
How do you change the front coil springs on a Honda accord?
Use a strut spring compressor to compress the old spring, the remove the strut from the spring. Use the compressor to put the strut into the new spring. Install the strut and spring into the vehicle.
What type of rotary compressor is used in air conditioners?
spring type rotary compressor
How does a coil spring compressor work?
A coil spring compressor is a piece of repair machinery typically used in car repairs. They help to depress the coil spring in order to remove or replace it.
Removing a 1986 celebrity steering wheel lock plate?
To take the lock plate off requires a lock plate spring compressor. With the spring compressor in place and the spring slightly compressed remove the circlip that holds the lock plate on. Then release the spring compressor and the lock plate simply slides off.
What is meant by a valve spring compressor?
A valve spring compressor is used to remove collets in a car. The tool compresses the valve springs in the cylinder head of the car allowing the collets to be removed.
Can you replace the front shocks on a 2003 Lincoln Town Car with out taking off the tire and wheel and the coil spring?
well no you would have to take the tire off and put a spring compressor on the spring then you could take off the shock you can rent a spring compressor for auto part place
What tool is used to install valve springs?
A valve spring compressor
How do you remove valve springs?
you need to compress the spring with a valve spring compressor tool, and then remove the valve keepers, and retainer.
If you are changing the sruts on a 1993 Cougar is a spring compressor necessary Or can you take out the strut and replace it if you are careful while using a 2 ton car jack?
Spring compressor is a must, unless you want to be taken to the emergency room.
How to take a strut out of a 1995 cavelier?
Remove wheel attach a spring compressor to strut spring Remove 2 large bolts at back of wheel Remove 3 small bolts at shock tower Strut should drop out Make sure spring compressor in place securely
