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WM5----Y3
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Y377
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created: 04.20.10
E4-WM5-Y377A00_1 page 2 of 3
revised on: 01.26.12
BILSTEIN 5160 Series Reservoir Shock Absorbers are designed to fit your vehicle’s original
shock mounts with no modifications. With the exception of reservoir placement, the 5160 Series
shocks are installed in the same manner as a standard replacement shock.
A.
Remove the existing rear shocks from the vehicle following all procedures in the vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual.
B.
Before installing the shock/reservoir assemblies on the vehicle, use the supplied “piggyback”
hardware to mount each reservoir to its shock body. Each reservoir is mounted using two
polyurethane isolator blocks and two steel hose clamps. Please note that the position of each
reservoir relative to its shock body is different for each side of the vehicle. These positions
are depicted in Figures 1 and 2. The hose fittings are designed to swivel and will allow the
reservoir and hose to be easily moved.
C.
The isolator blocks should be spaced approximately 6”-8” apart. The hose clamps should be
positioned in line with the isolator blocks.
D.
Tighten the hose clamps sufficiently to prevent the reservoir from slipping, but loose enough
to allow for small subsequent adjustments of position. The hose clamps will be tightened
further once the shock/reservoir assembly is installed on the vehicle and the proper reservoir
position has been confirmed.
Figure 1. rear driver side
