Vehicle Fitment
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Product Details
Universal MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor (4037) by CTA®. When it comes to quality, CTA knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade materials ensure the closest tolerances are adhered to.
Notes
- To avoid injury, do not remove locking pins from upper latches until spring is fully decompressed.
Features
- Compresses the coil spring to replace the shock absorber unit or spring
- Works on bent struts, strut tubes, and damaged pieces
- Forged constructions, Acme threaded rod, and built-in detent pins to help lock the coil in place
- Clamshell Pack
- Specialty tools to get your job done in a safer and easier fashion
- Practical and efficient solutions for pros and DIYers alike
- No more headaches, beard scratching or tool throwing
- Blend of exceptional quality, convenience and functionality
- Made from superior grade materials to be lightweight yet durable
INSTRUCTIONS:
IMPORTANT:
Only use on MacPherson strut springs with coil wire diameters of .625 inch or less
Always use latch locking pins
Always wear protective eyewear
- The spring tool consists of two rod-and-latch assemblies. On each rod there is an upper and lower latch. The upper latch contains a locking pin.
- Lubricate the rod threads with 30W oil before each use. Retract the upper latch locking pins by pulling back on them. Hook the upper and lower latches over the top and bottom coils of the spring. Push in the locking pins to lock the upper latches onto the top coil of the spring. The two rod-and latch assemblies should be attached exactly opposite each other on the spring.
- Begin compressing the spring by finger-tightening the bolts atop the upper latches on each side. After each side is snug, perform the rest of the tightening with a hand wrench or air wrench. Alternately tighten one side a short distance and then the other to assure equal compression on both sides. Keep tightening back and forth until the springs are sufficiently clear of the spring seats.
- Now perform repairs on strut as necessary following the automotive manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
- Once repairs are complete and the tool-compressed spring is correctly positioned, alternately loosen the upper latch bolts equal short distances from one side to the other until the spring is fully decompressed.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not remove locking pins from upper latches until spring is fully decompressed.
CTA® started in 1978 with a few of specialty tools and a lot of great ideas. In time, the founders of the company decided to take some of their ideas to the market which allowed CTA to expand from manufacturing about 20 specialty tools to over 1000 tools. Today, from micro-thin "Plastigage" to 600 foot-pound torque wrenches, CTA Manufacturing Corp. offers one of the widest ranges of professional specialty tools in the industry. Whether tuning up your ‘68 Corvette or changing the oil on a John Deere tractor, CTA can provide you with the tools needed to do the job.
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