Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE: Disassembly steps in this procedure may contain assembly details.
NOTICE: Reuse of air spring components may result in leakage of the air spring.
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NOTICE: Reuse of air spring components may result in leakage of the air spring.
Remove the sealing cap from the top mount.![]() |
NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the component from turning.
Remove and discard the shock absorber and spring assembly rod nut.![]() |
NOTICE: Unrolling the air spring bellow will permanently damage the air spring.
NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.
Pull down the damper to remove from the air spring.![]() |
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NOTE: This step is only necessary if reusing the damper in service.
NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.
Remove and discard the O-ring, support ring and spring support rings.![]() |
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.NOTICE: Do not apply grease to the damper rod threads as this will cause damage to the component.
Clean the damper rod.NOTE: Make sure the grease is applied completely around the damper rod.
Apply the grease from service kit evenly on the damper rod.![]() |
NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Apply the grease from service kit evenly on the outer and inner diameter of the new O-ring seals.![]() |
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NOTICE: Make sure that the damper is fully seated inside the air spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in leakage of the air spring.
NOTE: This step requires considerable force.
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NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the component from turning.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly rod nut.![]() |
NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Apply the grease from service kit evenly on the outer and inner diameter of the new O-ring seals.NOTE: Make sure that a new O-ring seal is installed.
Install the new O-ring into groove on the sealing cap.![]() |
NOTE: Make sure that the components are correctly seated in the air spring top mount.
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NOTICE: Retaining ring must be fully seated into groove or it will result in the leakage of air spring.
Insert the new retaining ring into the top mount groove.![]() |
When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.
The child safety lock control is on the driver door.
Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.