Branick 7200 - Page 5

A) With the strut assembly properly positioned, turn handles to compress spring until the
bottom coil of spring is just free of the lower spring seat. DO NOT OVER COMPRESS
THE SPRING!
B) Secure strut to spring with the clamp to prevent strut from dropping out unexpectedly.
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C) Mark upper strut parts to aid in reassembly.
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AWARNING
0 Use extreme care when working with a compressed spring.
0 Never remove the piston rod nut when there is any spring
pressure on the lower spring seat.
D) Remove the piston rod nut.
E) Remove the clamp while holding strut. Carefully remove strut and related parts.
F) Service or replace strut as required. It is not necessary to release spring from tool when
servicing strut only.
NOTE:
When replacing top spring seat or spring, make note of the position of the spring seat and
spring before releasing spring from tool. Replace new strut parts in tool in the same position
as the old.
Step 3. REA SSEMBLY
1) Position the new strut within spring. Secure strut to spring with the clamp.
2) Install piston rod nut. NUT MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED ON PISTON ROD THREADS!
3) Release pressure on spring. Remove the clamp. Remove strut assembly from tool.
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