Air Lift 57237 Installation Manual Download Page 12

MN-391

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LoadLifter 5000

  Overnight leak down test — Recheck air pressure after the vehicle has been used for 

24 hours. If the pressure has dropped more than 5 PSI, then there is a leak that must 

be fixed. Either fix the leak yourself or return to the installer for service.

 

Air pressure requirements — Regardless of load, the air pressure should always be 
adjusted to maintain ride height at all times.

  Thirty day or 500 mile test —Recheck the air spring system after 30 days or 500 miles, 

whichever comes first. If any part shows signs of rubbing or abrasion, the source should 
be identified and moved, if PSIle. If it is not PSIle to relocate the cause of the abrasion, 
the air spring may need to be remounted. If professionally installed, the installer should 
be consulted. Check all fasteners for tightness.

POST-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

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Clearance test — Inflate the air springs to 60 PSI and ensure there is at least 1/2” 
clearance around each bellow, away from anything that might rub against them. Be sure 
to check the tire, brake drum, frame, shock absorbers and brake cables. 

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Leak test before road test — Inflate the air springs to 60 PSI, check all connections for 
leaks with a soapy water solution. See page 8 for tips on how to spot leaks. All leaks 
must be eliminated before the vehicle is road tested.

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Heat test — Be sure there is sufficient clearance from any heat sources — at least 6” 
for air springs and air lines. If a heat shield was included in the kit, install it. If there is no 
heat shield, but one is required, call (800) 248-0892.

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Fastener test — Recheck all bolts for proper torque. Axle clamp bar carriage bolt lock 
nuts should be torqued to 16 lb.-ft. Re-torque after 100 miles.

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Road test — The vehicle should be road tested after the preceding tests. Inflate the air 
springs to 25 PSI (50 PSI if the vehicle is loaded). Drive the vehicle 10 miles and recheck 
for clearance, loose fasteners and air leaks.

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Operating instructions — If professionally installed, the installer should review the Product 
Use, Maintenance and Servicing section on page 11 with the owner. Be sure to provide 
the owner with all of the paperwork which came with the kit. 

Technician’s Signature ________________________

Date ______________

Before Operating

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 

(To be completed by installer)

Summary of Contents for 57237

Page 1: ...ese instructions completely before proceeding with installation Failure to read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation MN 391 04608 ECR 5594 INSTALLATION GUIDE Cover illustration m...

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Page 3: ...ng Your Kit 6 Installing the Air Lines 7 Checking For Leaks 8 Fixing Leaks 9 Before Operating 10 Installation Checklist 10 Post Installation Checklist 10 Product Use Maintenance and Servicing 11 Minim...

Page 4: ...s kit does not alter the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or payload of the vehicle Check your vehicle s owner s manual and do not exceed the maximum load listed for your vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight...

Page 5: ...talled with bellows mounting slots offset outboard Part number and Flat Edge of bracket facing inboard Flat Washer 3 8 U Bolt Flat Washer Lock Nut PART NUMBER 3 8 Lockwasher 3 8 16X7 8 Hex Bolt Air Li...

Page 6: ...maged parts Call Air Lift customer service at 800 248 0892 for a replacement part STOP THE AIR LINE MUST BE INSERTED INTO THE AIR FITTING OR THE AIR FITTING MUST BE COVERED BEFORE DRILLING HOLES TO PR...

Page 7: ...NBOARD FLAT EDGE PART NUMBER INBOARD 3 8 Lockwasher 3 8 16 X 1 Hex Bolt Flat Washer Roll Plates ATTACHING THE LOWER BRACKET 1 Make sure that the holes in the air spring roll plate and lower bracket ar...

Page 8: ...izontally The distances between points X and Y Figs 6 and 7 should be approximately equal between 5 and 7 at normal ride height 5 Adjust the upper bracket so that at least four bolt holes two on each...

Page 9: ...zed washer and lock nut 8 Remove the clamps and drill the remaining two holes Install the remaining hardware and tighten all nuts to 20 lb ft 9 Using the slots in the upper bracket align the air sprin...

Page 10: ...to Bellows FF Vehicle body or bumper GG GG EE DD CC 6 Keep at least 6 of clearance between the air line and heat sources such as the exhaust pipes muffler or catalytic converter Avoid sharp bends and...

Page 11: ...sure the cut is clean and square Reinsert the air line into the push to connect fitting b Check the threaded connection by tightening the swivel fitting another 1 2 turn If it still leaks deflate the...

Page 12: ...shock absorbers and brake cables Leak test before road test Inflate the air springs to 60 PSI check all connections for leaks with a soapy water solution See page 8 for tips on how to spot leaks All l...

Page 13: ...air pressure to maintain the normal ride height Increase or decrease pressure from the system as necessary to attain normal ride height for optimal ride and handling Remember that loads carried behind...

Page 14: ...he vehicle can be lifted on a hoist for short term service work such as tire rotation or oil changes However if the vehicle will be on the hoist for a prolonged period of time support the axle with ja...

Page 15: ...at the air bags have bottomed out increase the pressure fig 2 4 5 Adjust the pressure up and down to find the best ride 6 If the vehicle rocks and rolls adjust the air pressure to reduce movement 7 It...

Page 16: ...customers who use their system on an intermittent basis Heavy duty For daily use consider the heavy duty compressor it inflates faster and more quietly than the standard compressor Single path systems...

Page 17: ...ss of actual or anticipated profits loss of the use of money loss of business loss of opportunity loss of goodwill and loss of reputation Air Lift Company s maximum liability shall not in any case exc...

Page 18: ...r where the kit was purchased If it is necessary to return or exchange the kit for any reason If there is a problem with shipping if shipped from the retailer If there is a problem with the price Cont...

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Page 20: ...irliftcompany com Thank you for purchasing Air Lift products the professional installer s choice Printed in the USA Need Help Contact our customer service department by calling 800 248 0892 Monday thr...

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