Section 16: SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION ON INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (IFS)
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FIGURE 18: AIR SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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5.3 Installation
1.
Compress air spring as necessary, then
aligning studs with their holes, position air
spring between both the lower and upper
supports. Thread the lower nuts and the
small upper nut a few turns.
2.
Tighten and torque the lower stud nuts,
and then the upper nut to 20 - 25 lbf·ft (27
- 34 N·m).
3.
Install elbow (if applicable), then connect
air line.
4.
Connect the height control valve link.
5.
Build up air pressure in system.
Note:
To accelerate this operation, air reser-
voirs can be filled from an exterior air supply
connected to the accessory tank fill valve or to
the emergency fill valve.
6.
Check operation of bellows, and with the
primary air system at normal operating
pressure (95 - 125 psi (655 - 860 kPa)),
coat the air line connections and air spring
mounting areas with a water and soap
solution. Bubbles will indicate an air leak,
and none is permissible. Repair or replace
defective parts.
7.
Remove the hydraulic floor jack from un-
derneath shock absorber bracket.
