Air Spring Frame Hanger Replacement

Air Spring Frame Hanger Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Block the front wheels.
2. Drain the air pressure from the air springs.
3. Raise the frame of the vehicle in order to remove the load from the suspension.
4. Remove the air lines that connect to the air spring.
5. Remove the brass air fittings from the air spring.
6. Remove the locknuts (2) and the washers that connect the air spring (1) bracket to the frame side rail.




7. Remove the locknut (1) and the washer (2) that connect the air spring (4) to the air spring frame hanger (3).
8. Remove the air spring frame hanger (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the air spring frame hanger (3) to the top of the air spring (4).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the following components that connect the air spring frame hanger (1) to the frame:

* The bolts
* The washers
* The locknuts (2)

Tighten the locknuts in 37 Nm (50 lb ft) increments to 330 Nm (243 lb ft).




3. Install the washer (2) and the locknut (1) that connect the air spring (4) to the air spring frame hanger (3).

Tighten the air spring to air spring frame hanger locknut to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

4. Install the brass air fitting to the air spring using a Teflon(R) thread seal.
5. Unblock the wheels.
6. Refill the system with air.