Sealey VS390 User Manual
Vs390, Hub clamp spreader tool, Introduction

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
HUB CLAMP SPREADER TOOL
MODEL No:
VS390
2. InTRODUCTIOn
WARnInG! Ensure that Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are
adhered to when using this product.
DO nOT use this product if damaged.
Maintain product in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
If the vehicle to be worked on is raised, ensure that it is adequately supported with axle stands or ramps
and chocks.
Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear loose jewellery and tie back long hair.
Account for all tools and parts being used.
If working off the vehicle, secure the work piece in a vice or clamp it to a work bench.
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DO nOT operate spreader if you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
IMPORTAnT: Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary manual, to
establish the current procedure and data. These instructions are provided as a guide only.
1. SAfETy InSTRUCTIOnS
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTAnT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of product.
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Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained,
give you years of trouble free performance.
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AnD CAUTIOnS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLy AnD WITH CARE fOR THE PURPOSE fOR WHICH IT IS InTEnDED. fAILURE
TO DO SO MAy CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSOnAL InJURy, AnD WILL InVALIDATE THE WARRAnTy. PLEASE KEEP InSTRUCTIOnS
SAfE fOR fUTURE USE.
01284 757500
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Suitable for removal and installation of suspension from steering
knuckle. Prevents expensive damage to aluminium or cast iron
steering hubs. Excellent also for spreading the clamp on lower
ball joints. Wide range of vehicle applications.
Suitable for strut clamping bores on -
Audi, BMW, Citroen,
ford, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, VW
Guide sizes -
8mm, 10mm, 12.5mm
VS390 Issue: 1 - 29/05/09
3.1
Set up the spreader as in fig.1, Choose the correct
size guide and spreader tip for the task. Slide the guides
through the spreader arms and into the bore / bolt hole.
3.2
Move the arms along the main beam keeping a generous
distance apart for the operation. Tighten grub screws in
to lock the arms in place.
3.3
Slide the guides into the bolt hole, leave at least a 1mm
gap between the shoulder of the guides and the surface of
the hub clamp, secure them with grub screws.
3.4
Tighten the force screw ensuring that the wedge on the
spreader tip sits in the clamp on the hub (fig.2).
3.5
Using a spanner or socket and wrench screw Tighten the
force screw until the clamp separates and allows
movement of the ball joint or strut.
fig.1
3. OPERATIOn
fig.2