Chrysler Repair: 2002 chry town and country..struts, strut assembly, spring compressor


Question
I have read that these strut springs are wound leftward for the left side and wound righward for the right side looking from top to bottom is this correct..Ive checked my vehicle and they are just the opposite,,,OEM from mfg. thanks Bill

Answer
ASSEMBLY - STRUT ASSEMBLY
For the disassembly and assembly of the strut assembly, use of Strut Spring Compressor, Pentastar Service Equipment (PSE) tool W-7200, or the equivalent, is recommended to compress the coil spring. Follow the manufacturer's instructions closely.

NOTE: Coil Springs on this vehicle are side-oriented. Springs on the left side of the vehicle have a left-hand wind top-to-bottom while springs on the right side have a right-hand wind top-to-bottom. Left and right springs must not be interchanged.

NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the spring compressor, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step 5.