Having just completed the LCA operation with a Klann-clone, I can tell you that it would be difficult to do (and pretty much impossible to do safely) with an external compressor.

Sixto published a thread here on replacement of the outer bushing (it lives in the wheel carrier and the LCA attaches to it). Sixto's technique was to use a jack to lower the LCA until the outer bushing could be gotten at for removal/replacement. However, I do not think that Sixto was removing the spring or replacing the LCA. As was mentioned earlier, the spring tends to curve as it unwinds and I would be concerned that it might decide to go POW! when you least expect it. I'm pretty sure that the Klann compressor is available in the tool rental program of this forum.

Jeremy

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