Volvo Strut Mount Alignment Tool Kit - Genuine Volvo 9997621

This is is a multi-part tool kit used to line the strut body with spring into the correct orientation with the strut mount on struts with fixed spring seats.

NOTE Some aftermarket struts may come with divorced spring seats, allowing the assembly to rotate and seat on its own. For those struts, this tool is not required.

For struts with fixed spring seats, this is essential to avoid binding or shifting of the spring seats with the coil spring. How it works:

1. Install the large rectangular portion into a vice with the alignment post facing upwards, and the strut housing receptacle facing towards you
2. Insert the bare strut. You may need to remove the sleeve depending on the style of damper.
3. Line up the holes on the bottom of the lower spring seat with the pegs on the tool
4. Install the lower spring seat isolator onto the peg, it can only be installed in one way.
5. Install the coil spring with the assistance of a good quality spring compressor. Install the dust sleeve, bump stop, upper isolater, strut mount, and tighten the main nut to 60nm. The notch on the top of the strut mount should roughly point towards the alignment post.

For left hand struts

• With the alignment post at 12 o'clock, the notch next to the nut should point towards the 1 o'clock position. Install the lever onto the 1 o'clock and 5 o'clock strut mount bolt holes. Use the lever to turn the strut top until the point on the end aligns with the center of the alignment post, creating a straight line between the center of the post and main nut. The strut is aligned and ready to be installed in the car.

For right hand struts

• With the alignment post at 12 o'clock, the notch next to the nut should point towards the 11 o'clock position. Install the lever onto the 11 o'clock and 7 o'clock strut mount bolt holes. Use the lever to turn the strut top until the point on the end aligns with the center of the alignment post, creating a straight line between the center of the post and main nut. The strut is aligned and ready to be installed in the car.