6
MN-387
LoadLifter 5000
ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING UNIT
See fig. 7 below for assembly.
1. Set a roll plate on both ends of the air spring. The radiused (rounded) edge of the roll
plate will be towards the air spring so that the air spring is seated in both roll plates.
2. Install a 90° swivel air fitting. It should only be finger tight plus 1
1
/
2
turns. Do not
overtighten.
3. Place the upper bracket onto the top of the air spring and roll plate with the legs facing
down.
4. Set the air spring on the lower bracket aligning the two holes in the base of the air spring
with the two outer slots in the top of the lower bracket.
5. Loosely attach the upper bracket to the assembly using flat washers, lock washers, and
hex head bolts. Remember that the bracket legs face down.
6. Loosely attach the lower bracket to the assembly using flat washers, lock washers, and
hex head bolts.
The flange on the bracket must face the outside (tire-side) of the vehicle.
NOTE
fig. 7
Upper Bracket
90° Swivel Air Fitting
Lower Bracket
Roll Plates
Air Spring
Hex Head Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Bracket Leg
Flange
