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Kits 57204

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89204

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For maximum effectiveness and safety, please read these instructions
completely before proceeding with installation.

S E R I E S

Installation
Guide

MN-1045 • (021810) • ECR 9155

Failure to read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation.

Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra

Summary of Contents for 57204

Page 1: ...ess and safety please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation S E R I E S Installation Guide TM MN 1045 021810 ECR 9155 Failure to read these instructions can result in...

Page 2: ...ylon air lines LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Stainless steel roll plates braided stainless steel air lines stainless steel air spring mounting hardware Air Lift offers two Ultimate Plus upgrade kits 5...

Page 3: ...r Spring Assemblies 9 Installing the Air Spring Assemblies 10 Lower Bracket Installation 13 Installing the Air Lines 14 Installing Nylon Air Lines 14 Installing Braided Stainless Steel Air Lines 15 In...

Page 4: ...K O G C N R S B1 OR B2 G F A1 A2 Installation Diagram fig 1 FIFTH WHEEL BRACKET OPTION Refer to figures 23 and 24 on page 12 The U bolt L may not be used for some fifth wheel applications LoadLifter 5...

Page 5: ...37 Push to connect PTC fitting 2 G 17215 3 8 24 x 3 4 Flat head screw 8 AA 20086 Air line 1 BB 10466 Zip tie 6 CC 21230 Valve cap 2 GG 21233 5 16 Hex nut 4 Unique Parts in Each Kit Item Part Descripti...

Page 6: ...intenance service or repair NOTATION EXPLANATION Hazard notations appear in various locations in this publication Information which is highlighted by one of these notations must be observed to help mi...

Page 7: ...o be put into position between the frame and axle 3 Remove and discard the line holder located on the left driver s side of the frame rail on the inside of the frame just forward of the axle fig 3 Lat...

Page 8: ...mp 7 Install the small frame clamps J onto the ABS line where the stock line holders were attached with the hole facing forward on the line fig 6 Do this for both sides 8 Leave the ABS line hanging lo...

Page 9: ...r section of the differential cover fig 7 11 Remove the bracket from the emergency brake cable and discard fig 7 12 Install the large frame clamp I over the emergency brake cable facing the rear with...

Page 10: ...fig 10 16 Torque the U bolt as specified in step 9 if using the U bolt to mount the upper bracket fig 10 If the truck has a fifth wheel bracket use the center hole instead of the U bolt to mount the...

Page 11: ...turns Do not overtighten 3 Install the upper bracket A or B onto the air spring D using four flat head screws G fig 13 Torque to no more than 20 lb ft 27Nm 4 Install the lower bracket C onto the bott...

Page 12: ...the wire bolt leader tool H onto the threads of the bolt fig 16 2 Insert the bolt and washer through the slot in the side of the frame and through the slot in the bottom of the frame the ABS line hol...

Page 13: ...NO fifth wheel bracket along the side of the frame perform the following steps On late model vehicles there is a heat shield above and forward of the axle on the passenger right hand side of the vehi...

Page 14: ...Figure 22 shows the U bolt installed on models that have the heat shield above the axle with spacer installed on passenger s right side forward of the axle Continue with Lower Bracket Installation Fo...

Page 15: ...OWER BRACKET INSTALLATION 1 Push the lower bracket C forward or back to center it over the jounce bumper strike plate Insert a hex head bolt O through a flat washer S and J clamp K fig 27 Install the...

Page 16: ...filler door B Inside rear wheel wells C License plate or rear bumper area For LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus kits the recommended location for the Schrader valves is the rear bumper area or license pla...

Page 17: ...washer Rubber washer Air Line Setup for Compressor Integration Air Line Setup Without Compressor System Vehicle body or bumper Hex nuts Flat washer Star washer Rubber washer Nylon air line to compres...

Page 18: ...2 Tie off the hose to the front hole or U bolt depending on the mounting with a zip tie to keep the hose away from the exhaust 3 Right passenger s side installation shown fig 35 This upper bracket is...

Page 19: ...rwork that came with the kit INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1 Check air pressure weekly 2 Always maintain normal ride height Never inflate beyond 100 PSI 7BAR 3 If the system develops an air leak use a soapy...

Page 20: ...sing MI 48917 or P O Box 80167 Lansing MI 48908 0167 Need Help Contact Air Lift Company customer service department by calling 800 248 0892 For calls from outside the USA or Canada dial 517 322 2144 N...