<< A >> Coil Spring Nut (Jam Nut) Removal
CAUTION:
- To hold the coil spring securely, install special tools MB991237 and MB991239 evenly, and so that the space between both arms of the special tool will be maximum within the installation range.
- Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool MB991237. The usage of impact wrench will break the special tool.
- Use special tools MB991237 and MB991239 to compress the coil spring.
WARNING: Do not use an impact wrench to remove the coil spring nut (jam nut).
- Vibration of the impact wrench will cause special tools MB991237 and MB991239 to slip and cause personal injury.
- Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the valve inside the shock absorber to drop out.
- For 2.4L engine models, use special tool MB991682 to secure the piston rod, and then remove the coil spring nut (jam nut) using special tool MB991681.
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
For 3.8L engine models, use a hexagon wrench and a pipe to secure the piston rod, and then remove the coil spring nut (jam nut) using special tool MB991681.