Front Air Spring

Remove and refit

Remove

WARNING: Air suspension is pressurised to 10 bar (145 psi). Dirt or grease must not enter the system. Wear hand, ear and eye safety standard protection when servicing system.

WARNING: The air spring must be restricted by suspension loading, with dampers fitted before inflation. Failure to observe this warning could cause air spring failure, resulting in component damage or personal injury. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AIR SPRING

1. Depressurise system, refer to Depressurising System Depressurising System

2. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Support chassis on axle stands.
5. Support front axle with jack.






6. Peel back rubber boot. Disconnect air pipe from air spring, refer to Air Suspension/Air Line (Level Control)/Service and Repair/Disconnect/Connect Air Pipe Service and Repair

7. Remove four retaining clip from upper and lower fixing.
8. Remove air spring assembly.

Refit

9. Locate air spring assembly onto lower fixing, ensure air pipe connection points rearwards.

10. Connect air pipe to air spring assembly, refer to Air Suspension/Air Line (Level Control)/Service and Repair/Disconnect/Connect Air Pipe Service and Repair

11. Raise axle to locate air spring assembly into upper fixing, if required.
12. Fit new retaining clips to fixing points.
13. Reverse removal instructions 1 to 6.
14. Leak test air spring and around connections, refer to Leak Test Procedure Testing and Inspection