Rear Air Spring Assembly

Remove and refit

Remove

WARNING: Air suspension is pressurised up 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 Air Suspension/Service and Repair/Depressurise System Service and Repair

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






6. Remove four retaining clips from upper and lower fixing.
7. Lower axle for access to air pipe connection at top of air spring.
8. Clean connection with a stiff brush and soapy water. Peel back rubber boot.
9. Disconnect air pipe, refer to Air Suspension/Air Line (Level Control)/Service and Repair/Disconnect/Connect Air Pipe Service and Repair

10. Remove air spring assembly.

Refit

11. Locate air spring assembly onto lower fixing. Ensure air pipe connection points towards rear.
12. Connect air pipe to air spring assembly, fitting rubber boot, refer to Air Suspension/Air Line (Level Control)/Service and Repair/Disconnect/Connect Air Pipe Service and Repair

13. Raise axle to locate air spring assembly into upper fixing, if required.
14. Fit four new retaining clips to fixing points.
15. Reverse removal instructions 1 to 5.
16. Leak test air spring and connector. Refer to Leak Test Procedure Testing and Inspection