nissan note 2006 spring shock absorber strut swap spring compressor compression 20170420 163138
Channel: John Bullas
Date: 2017-04-21

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OK, never forget the fact that what you are squashing is designed to support 250kg of Nissan Note..... so take all necessary precautions to  avoid any risks, keep yourself away from the unconfined ends of the coil as well as the direction the compressor might take if it makes a break for it!

You will need to compress three coils as I have in order to get the cap back on to the point of the locknut being threaded on to  the shock absorber shaft  completely

Compress the spring using a pair of compressors symmetrically as you go, you might not need to fully  

Releasing the compressor should be undertaken equally carefully,  and symmetrically.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR from HILKA TOOLS: (tool appears similar)

Please find below instructions in how to use the Heavy Duty Coil Spring Compressor. Any questions or queries feel free to reply to this message.

1 - Remove strut from vehicle according to procedure recommended in the manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary manual.  

2 - Undo the force screw on each compressor screw so that it is long enough to compress as much of the spring length as is possible

3 - The two compressor screws should be attached to the spring directly opposite each other

4 - Attach the first compressor screw by placing the lower jaw low down on the spring. Slide the moving jaw upwards and place it as high as possible on the spring

5 - Ensure that the compressor screw is vertical then rotate force screw clockwise until the lower jaw contacts the spring

6 - Attach the second compressor screw in the same way ensuring that it is vertical and opposite the first screw.

7 - Make a final check that the jaws are correctly aligned, and the two screws are parallel to each other

8 - Commence initial spring compression by equally rotating the bodies of the screw compressors counter-clockwise

9 - Continue full compression of the spring by turning the force screws clockwise using a suitable 19mm socket or spanner. DO NOT use air tools. The coil will need to be compressed equally on each side, alternate between each arm so as to not unbalance the spring. Compress the spring without allowing it to become coil bound.

10-  When spring is sufficiently compressed and is free to rotate on the strut, remove top plate from strut, then withdraw the spring. DO NOT drop the compressed spring assembly or subject it to any shock. 

11-  Reverse the above procedure to replace spring