Compressing Springs

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Being Compressed

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Place the tool's hooks over the 7 coils on the spring (6 coils for Nivomat).
Compress the spring by pumping the tool, always ensuring that the spring is correctly positioned in the catches.
Compress the spring until it is released.