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| This procedure should also be used to remove the front air spring. |
| . | Remove the front shock absorber and air spring
assembly. |
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Check the assembly for leaks.
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| . | Remove the nylon retaining pin. ![]() |
| . | Using the special tool, remove the nut. ![]() |
| . | Remove the rebound washer. ![]() |
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Position the front shock absorber and air spring assembly in a vice. ![]() |
| . | Remove and discard the 3 spacers and 2 O-ring
seals. ![]() |
| . | Remove the air spring.
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Remove the bump plate and spring aid. ![]() |
| . | Remove and discard the 2 large black O-ring
seals from the lower seal carrier. ![]() |
| . | Remove the front shock absorber and air spring assembly from the vice. |
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Position the front shock absorber and air spring assembly in a vice. ![]() |
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Clean the components. |
| . | Lift the seal carrier to expose the O-ring seal
stack.
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Install new O-ring seals to the seal carrier.
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Install the bump plate and spring aid. ![]() |
| . | Install the air spring.
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Install the components in the following order:
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Install the rebound washer. ![]() |
| . | Install a new nut and using the special tool,
and tighten to 98 Nm (72 lb.ft). ![]() |
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Using the special tool coupled to a tire inflator with a gauge, apply approximately 2 bar of air pressure to the air spring to fully seat the sleeve support over the O-ring seals. ![]() |
| . | Check the assembly for leaks.
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| . | Depressurize and remove the special tool from the shock absorber and air spring assembly. |
| . | Install the nylon retaining pin. ![]() |
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Install the front shock absorber and air spring assembly. |