6
MN-833
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate
2 . On 2005 models it will be necessary to remove the top rear shock bracket rivet (on
the passenger side only) to mount the upper bracket (Fig . 5) .
3 . With the B&W hitch bracket in the position described in step 1, proceed with the air
spring installations .
4 . Remove the emergency brake cable bracket and corresponding hardware attached
to the lower spring retainer . Save the bolt for later use .
ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING UNIT
1 . Set a roll plate on both ends of the air spring . The radiused (rounded) edge of the roll plate
will be towards the air spring so that the air spring is seated in both roll plates (Fig . 6) .
2 . Install a 90° swivel air fitting finger tight plus 1 1/2 turns (Fig . 6) . Do not overtighten .
3 . The upper brackets are side specific . The small mounting hole in the upper bracket
faces forward (Fig . 6) .
4 . Place the driver side upper bracket on top of the bellow and roll plate with the legs
facing down .
5 . Set the air spring on the driver side lower bracket and align the two holes in the
base of the air spring with the two outer slots in the top of the lower bracket (Fig . 6) .
Repeat this procedure for the passenger side assembly .
6 . Loosely attach the lower bracket to the assembly using flat washers, lock washers,
and hex head bolts . See Fig . 6 .
The f lange on the lower bracket must face the outside (tire-side) of the vehicle.
NOTE
Remove the upper left rivet to
provide a hold for mounting
the upper bracket.
fig. 5
fig. 6
