E4-WM5-Y722A00
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
Created: 05.26.21
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latest revision: 01.20.22
IMPORTANT! READ THIS FIRST!
Installation of shock absorbers or other suspension components requires special tools and expert
knowledge. Accordingly, installation of all BILSTEIN products must be performed by a professional
automotive suspension technician.
When replacing other brands, BILSTEIN shock absorbers or other suspension components should
always be installed as a set. 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.
Always use a chassis hoist for the installation of BILSTEIN products and make certain that the raised
vehicle is securely attached to the hoist and/or supported to prevent the vehicle from slipping, falling, or
moving during the installation process.
If you install any BILSTEIN product without the necessary special tools, expertise, and
chassis
hoist, you may subject yourself to the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
BILSTEIN shock absorbers are gas-filled and are highly pressurized.
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Never place any BILSTEIN shock absorbers in a vise or use a clamp on any BILSTEIN shock
absorber.
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Never apply heat near any BILSTEIN shock absorber.
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Never attempt to open or repair any BILSTEIN product, in order to prevent
serious bodily injury or
death.
Any attempt to misuse, misapply, modify, or tamper with any BILSTEIN suspension product voids any warranty
and
may result in serious bodily injury or death.
While installing any BILSTEIN product:
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Do not use impact tools for loosening or tightening fasteners, because this may destroy the screw
threads.
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Self-locking fasteners must only be used
once
!
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Reuse original equipment components only if they are in good condition, otherwise replace them with
new components.
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Never remove the slight film of oil on the shock absorber piston rod and seal.
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All mounting fasteners for shock absorbers and other suspension components must be securely
tightened before tension is placed on the suspension system, unless otherwise specified in the
manufacturer’s service manual or in this instruction.
After installing any BILSTEIN product:
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The suspension caster and camber must be checked and/or adjusted to comply with the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications.
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The (load dependent) brake compensator and the anti-lock brake system must be checked and/or
reset to comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
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The headlight aim must be checked and adjusted.
CAUTION for COILOVER TYPE SUSPENSIONS!!!
If disassembling a coilover type suspension, refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for
proper procedures. The coil spring is preloaded and must be compressed with a spring compressor to
release load before the upper mount is disassembled. F
ailure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
procedures may cause serious injury or death, and may damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!!!
This BILSTEIN product may or may not be compatible with non-BILSTEIN aftermarket products and/or
vehicle modifications. It is the responsibility of the professional automotive suspension technician
performing the installation to identify any non-OEM components and/or modifications on the vehicle
that may interact with the suspension system. These must be evaluated for any potential physical
static or dynamic interference with and/or effect on the function of this BILSTEIN product.
