Air Lift 75687, Руководство по установке

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MN-717
Air Lift Performance
STOCK UPPER MOUNT REMOVAL AND INSTALL
1. Secure the shock assembly into a coil spring compressor and compress the spring.
2. Insert a hex wrench into the end of the shock rod, unthread nut from rod.
3. Slowly remove pressure from the assembly and remove upper bracket, bushings, bushing
sleeve and washers. Remove the washer from the jounce bumper. Note the orientation
of the washers and bushings for reinstallation.
4. Reinstall the upper mount with the previously removed upper nuts. Torque to 80 Nm (59
ft./lbs.).
AIR ASSEMBLY INSTALL
1. Apply Teflon tape or thread sealant to the fitting threads and install into the top of the
air spring. Thread fitting in hand tight and torque 1-3/4 turns beyond hand tight. Do not
remove the dust cover.
FOR THIS APPLICATION THE SLEEVE TYPE AIR SPRING IS MOUNTED UPSIDE DOWN
REQUIRING A DUST COVER TO KEEP DEBRIS FROM COLLECTING IN THIS ROLLING
SLEEVE. REMOVAL OF THIS COVER COULD SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF
THE AIR SPRING AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. SO PLEASE DO THE WISEST
THING AND LEAVE THE DUST COVER ON!
2. Assemble the supplied washer (D), the stock jounce bumper washer (E) followed by the
bushing (F) and sleeve (G) (fig. 1).
FAILURE TO INCLUDE THIS PART COULD CAUSE AIR FITTING FAILURE AND
PREMATURE WEAR OF THE UPPER BUSHING.
3. Insert shock assembly into upper mount and locate the lower shock eye into the lower
suspension arm bracket.
4. With the end of the shock rod showing through the upper mount (H), install the bushing
(I) and retaining washer (J) in its previous orientation. Thread the supplied nut (K) to the
shock rod end, securing the upper mount assembly. Torque to 41 Nm (30 ft./lbs.).
5. Insert spacers (C) on each side shock eye bushing and reinstall the shock bolt and nut.
Do not torque at this point. Please read “Aligning the Vehicle”.
6. Reinstall the skid control sensor bracket and connection. Torque the bracket to 5 Nm
(44 inch/lbs.)
7. Reattach the sway bar link. Torque to 44 Nm (32 ft./lbs.).
8. Install air line into the fitting and inflate to 60psi. Check for leaks.
9. Lower vehicle down from lift-jack and set to the new ride height.
10. Some vehicles may experience toe link interference to the rear suspension member sub-
assembly (chassis reinforcement bracket). If a snapping noise is heard while traversing
large bumps, clearancing of the rear suspension member sub-assembly may be required.
(fig. 5)
CAUTION
CAUTION