Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring includes a frame, a first section secured to the frame to support one portion of the strut assembly, a second section including a compression head secured to and axially adjustable relative to the frame, the second section including a compression element arrangement to impart a force on a second portion of the strut assembly and urge the spring to compress as the compression head is axially moved toward the first section, and urging structure to move the second section toward and away from the first section. The compression element arrangement includes at least three holders, each of the at least three holders is independently axially adjustable relative to the frame. The compression head includes a spider member having a hub with arms, the hub being secured to the urging structure, and each of the arms being secured to the compression element arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly of the type having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring includes a frame, a first section connected to the frame for supporting the lower portion of the spring, and a second section for holding the upper portion of the spring or upper spring seat. The second section is movable toward and away from the first section and is arranged for axially compressing the spring as the second section moves toward the first section. The second section includes guide structure, a head, linkage structure, and pivot structure. The guide structure is connected to the frame and is for allowing the second section to move toward and away from the first section. The head is mounted on the guide structure and is for positioning the spring. The linkage structure is connected to the guide structure and is for allowing the head to tilt in a first plane generally parallel to the linear axis of the spring.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use in assembly and disassembly of the strut assembly having a shock absorber disposed within a coil spring. The apparatus includes a frame and a first spring engagement member secured to the frame for engaging the first end of the spring of a strut. A second spring engagement member is provided connected to the frame for movement with the frame toward and away from the first spring engagement member.

Abstract: A laser enhanced alignment apparatus for wheeled vehicles includes first and second laser generator assemblies, each mounted to one of the vehicle front wheels, and first and second reflector assemblies similarly mounted to the rear wheels. Each laser generator assembly includes an elongate laser tube permanently mounted within a tubular housing with an annular silicone jacket over a substantial portion of the laser tube length. Each of the laser generator and reflector assemblies includes a support member which adjustably mounts its associated assembly to compensate for the toe of its associated wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly of the type having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring. The apparatus includes a frame and attachment members for holding a first portion of the spring with the spring positioned in predetermined alignment within the frame. A compression head is mounted on the frame and movable toward and away from a compression direction. The compression head includes first and second compression elements for imparting a force on a second portion of the spring and urging the spring toward the compression direction. The compression head includes linkage for connecting the first and second compression elements with the elements being movable relative to one another and free to assume unaligned positions as the compression head urges the spring into compression.

Abstract: A tire spraying apparatus is disclosed including a frame having a vertically extending standard and a generally horizontal extending tire supporting frame portion receivable in the opening of a tire. The tire supporting frame portion includes a pair of spaced, tire bead engaging drive rollers and mounted below the frame portion is a tire hold-down member to engage the tire beads to hold the tire against the rollers. Liner spray nozzle means are mounted between the rollers for spraying a liquid liner material upwardly into the tire interior and bead spreading means extend upwardly from the tire supporting frame portion for spreading the sidewalls of a tire mounted thereon to hold the sidewalls apart while the tire is being rotated and sprayed. Mounted generally above the tire is a trailer member having a tire crown engaging wheel and carrying a plurality of recapping cement spray nozzles.

Abstract: A spanner wrench (20) for use in removing and replacing a retaining nut (52) of a cartridge type shock absorber assembly (50) is disclosed. A spanner wrench (20) includes a cylindrical wrench body (22) defining a retaining nut facing end surface (24) and a second end surface opposite therefrom. The wrench body (20) defines an axially directed aperture (28) proximate the center thereof, and a rectangular opening (58) radially removed therefrom. Two elongated handles (36) are interconnected to and extend laterally outwardly from the periphery of the cylindrical wrench body (22). A plurality of radially extending slots (26) are defined in the retaining nut facing end surface (24) of the cylindrical wrench body (22). A plurality of adaptor members (30) configured for removable receipt in the slots (26) are radially slideable in the slots (26). The adaptor members (30) provide for engagement of the retaining nut (52) to be operated on.