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05/31/2018

AS-2856

AS-2856

ARNOTT 

REAR AIR STRUT

LEXUS LS460 (XF40)

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1. 

SET STEERING TO STRAIGHT AHEAD.

             
2. 

RAISE VEHICLE.

3. 

REMOVE APPLICABLE REAR WHEEL. 

4. 

FOLLOWING  THE VEHICLE'S FACTORY SERVICE PROCEDURES, REMOVE THE BACK SEATS. (FIGURE 1)

FIGURE 1 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

Reading this manual signifies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement, 

the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.

•  Not to be stored below 5

o

F (-15

o

C) or above 122

o

F (50

o

C).

•  Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
•  Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
•  Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.

CAUTION: 

Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified 

in the instructions or in a different sequence.

To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to 

disconnect your battery.

Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for 

additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath 

the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur. 

Summary of Contents for AS-2856

Page 1: ...be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new Air Suspension System This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any stored energy to prevent personal injury or property damage WARNING The air suspension system is under pressure up to 10 bar or 150 lbf in Verify pressure has been relieved and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior...

Page 2: ...bles Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel Use car manufacturer s diagnostic software CAUTION Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owne...

Page 3: ... ARNOTT REAR AIR STRUT LEXUS LS460 XF40 5 LIFT UPTHE REAR DECK PANELTO EXPOSETHETOP CAP LOOSEN AND REMOVETHETHREETOP CAP NUTS FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2 6 REMOVETHETOP CAP FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 7 ROTATE AND REMOVETHETOP CAP SENSOR FIGURE 4 FIGURE 4 ...

Page 4: ...OSEN AND REMOVE THE THREE TOP MOUNTING NUTS FROM THE SHOCK FIGURE 5 6 9 REMOVE THE AIR LINE TO DO THIS PUSH THE TABS INWARD AND TWIST UNTIL THE CLIP ALIGNS WITH THE HOLES IN THE FITTING ALLOWING THE AIR LINE TO BE REMOVED FIGURES 7 8 9 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 ...

Page 5: ...T LEXUS LS460 XF40 10 LOOSEN AND REMOVETHE SWAY BAR END LINK NUT AND SEPERATE FIGURES 10 11 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 11 LOOSEN AND REMOVETHE BOTTOM MOUNT NUT AND BOLT FIGURE 12 FIGURE 12 12 REMOVETHE SHOCK FROMTHE VEHICLE FIGURE 13 FIGURE 13 13 REMOVAL COMPLETE ...

Page 6: ...STALL THE NEW AIR SHOCK INTO THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR FITTING POINTED TOWARDS THE WHEEL FIGURE 1 Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer s specifications during the installation process FIGURE 1 2 REINSTALL THE BOTTOM MOUNT NUT AND BOLT ANDTIGHTENTO MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 12 FIGURE 12 ...

Page 7: ...60 XF40 3 REINSTALLTHE SWAY BAR END LINK NUT ANDTIGHTENTO MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 13 FIGURE 13 4 INSTALLTHETHETHREETOP MOUNTING NUTSTOTHE SHOCK ANDTIGHTENTO MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 14 FIGURE 14 5 REINSTALLTHETOP CAP SENSOR FIGURE 15 FIGURE 15 ...

Page 8: ... SETTHE REAR DECK PANEL BACK INTO PLACE 7 REINSTALLTHE AIR LINE TO DO THIS PUSH THE TABS INWARD AND TWIST UNTIL THE CLIP ALIGNS WITH THE HOLES IN THE FITTING ALLOWING THE AIR LINE TO BE PROPERLY INSTALLED FIGURES 17 18 FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 9 REINSTALL THE WHEEL 10 LOWER THE VEHICLE 11 REINSTALL THE BACK SEATS FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE S FACTORY SERVICE PROCEDURES 12 INSTALLATION COMPLETE ...

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