Looking at the FSM CD, though they tell you to use a spring
compressor, they
also hint that you might be able to change them without it.
"*The shock absorber struts serve simultaneously as the rebound stop
for the
front wheels. For this reason loosen shock absorber strut suspension
only
when the vehicle is standing on the wheels, the wishbone is supported
or the
spring compressor with tensioning plates is installed."*
That's not a hint, that's a clear choice. They did say OR, after all.
In fact the compressor is listed as the _last_ choice!
Anyway, I did mine (201) with just a jack and jack stands. Easy.
And I _do_ have the proper Klann spring compressor, but I've
never yet had to use it.
-- Jim
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