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E4-WM5-Y479A00

MOUNTING INSTRUCTION

created: 02.03.15

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latest revision: 12.12.19

Front Reservoir Bracket Installation Procedure:

The front reservoir brackets are recommended to be installed on the outer frame rail, to the rear of
the shock bodies. Each front shock includes a bracket kit.

Each bracket kit includes two ¼”-20 screws and two split washers. The frame rail must be drilled and
tapped in order to install the screws.

Figure 2 depicts the recommended bracket position. The driver side is shown.

M12 locknut

lower
bushing

lower
washer

stem

upper
bushing

shock tower

upper
washer

Figure 1

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Page 1: ...are done All BILSTEIN products must only be used for the specific intended application as indicated in the application guide Any use of any BILSTEIN product other than for its intended use may result in serious bodily injury or death BILSTEIN suspension products are gas filled and are highly pressurized Never place any BILSTEIN product in a vise or use a clamp on any BILSTEIN product never apply h...

Page 2: ...k Installation Procedure A Remove the existing front shocks from the vehicle following all procedures in the vehicle manufacturer s service manual Depending on your vehicle removing inner fender wells may simplify installation B Install the front shock in the original location and attach the lower mount Orient the shock body so the hose port centerline is approx 10 15 degrees forward of facing dir...

Page 3: ...nstalled on the outer frame rail to the rear of the shock bodies Each front shock includes a bracket kit B Each bracket kit includes two 20 screws and two split washers The frame rail must be drilled and tapped in order to install the screws C Figure 2 depicts the recommended bracket position The driver side is shown M12 locknut lower bushing lower washer stem upper bushing shock tower upper washe...

Page 4: ...are exactly 5 apart and are slightly oversize to allow for some variance in hole spacing on the frame F Using the size 7 drill bit drill a hole in the side of the frame rail at each of the points marked It is recommended to drill a smaller pilot hole first to prevent the larger bit from wandering Be sure to keep the drill bit as perpendicular as possible to the side of the frame rail It is also re...

Page 5: ...oned Figure 3 depicts the reservoir installed Note Once reinstalled the inner fender wells may interfere with a portion of the reservoir and or hose fitting The inner fender wells can be trimmed as necessary L Tighten the hose clamps until the reservoir cannot be manually rotated M Carefully check for any possible interference between the reservoirs and any other components on the vehicle then mak...

Page 6: ...E4 WM5 Y479A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION created 02 03 15 E4 WM5 Y479A00_1 page 6 of 7 latest revision 12 12 19 Figure 5 passenger side Front of vehicle Front of vehicle Figure 4 driver side ...

Page 7: ...ure the right front passenger side ABS line to the hard brake line as shown below with a zip tie and trim excess zip tie length after installation Do not tighten the zip tie to the point where it s pinching the ABS line just enough so it holds the ABS line out of the way Be careful to not damage the ABS line during this process ...

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