Front Suspension

Air Spring

Removal

WARNING: Air suspension is pressurized up to 10 bar (150 psi). Dirt and grease must not enter the system. Wear hand, ear and eye standard protection when servicing the system.

WARNING: Shock absorbers must be fitted before inflating air springs. Failure to observe this warning could cause air spring damage. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AIR SPRINGS.

1. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove wheel arch liner.
3. Support chassis under front cross member.
4. Depressurize system.
5. Clean area, disconnect hose from air spring. Seal hose and spring.
6. Remove clips securing air spring.





7. Remove bolt securing air spring retaining pin to axle. Remove pin.
8. Raise chassis on jack for clearance to remove air spring.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

CAUTION: When refitting the air spring, do not allow the vehicle to rest on the deflated air spring. The chassis must be supported until the air spring is inflated.

9. Remove air spring.

Installation
1. Clean mating faces of axles chassis and air spring.
2. Fit air spring to axle, fit retaining pin and secure pin with bolt.
3. Remove support from under chassis, lower chassis onto air spring. Fit clips to secure spring to chassis.
4. Remove seals from spring and air pipe. Clean hose, connect to spring.
5. Fit wheel arch liner.
6. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.
7. Leak test air spring and connector.