Compress the Spring

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Fig 1: Compressing Spring Using Spring Clamps 999 5409

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Compress the spring. Use spring clamps 9995409 .

Position the spring clamps exactly opposite each other.

The clamps must grip across as many coils as possible.

Alternately tight the spring clamps until the spring is loose.

NOTE: Spring clamps must always be slacked off or tightened alternately.