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L.AMA.10.C.L 

Volkswagen AMAROK 

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DUNLOP and the Flying D Device are trademarks of Dunlop International Group and are used under license by DSC Nederland B.V.

 

www.dunlopsystems.nl 

5.9  Maintenance 

Following installation, it is recommended that all metal parts are coated 

with a protective substance such as body wax. 
The system does not require very much maintenance other than… 

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to maintain air pressure in the springs.  Much like a tyre, the system 

may lose a little air over time. 

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to keep the air bellows clean.  It is suggested that, when washing 

the vehicle, the bellows are inspected and cleaned as necessary 

(preferable by spraying).  Look in particular for stones or grit 

trapped between convolutes, as this may damage the bellow. 



Check before and after the winter period the wax coating. Re-wax 

when necessarily 

5.8  Spring Alignment 

i. 

With the vehicle standing at the desired ride height, ensure that the 

springs are correctly aligned as illustrated above and then tighten 

the bolts to secure the bellow to both the upper and the lower 

mounting brackets. 

ii.  Always check if the air bellow won’t touch any obstacle 

Spring out of alignment 

mounting plate axes 

offset 

Spring in alignment 

mounting plates parallel 

and coaxial 

 

Summary of Contents for L.AMA.10.C.L

Page 1: ...xiliary Air Suspension November 2018 Installation Manual DUNLOP and the Flying D Device are trademarks of Dunlop International Group and are used under license by DSC Nederland B V L AMA 10 C L Volkswagen Amarok 2010 Onwards ...

Page 2: ...and fitting of Upper Bracket 8 5 3 Attachment of Lower Bracket and Bellow to Axle 8 5 4 Attachment of Upper Bracket to Bellow 9 5 5 Fitting of Inflator Console 10 5 6 Tube Connection and Disconnection Cutting and Routing 12 5 7 Spring Inflation 13 5 8 Spring Alignment 14 5 9 Maintenance 14 5 10 Check List 15 6 INSTALLATION PHOTOS 17 7 EPILOGUE 19 2017 DSC Nederland B V DSC Nederland B V Het Wegdam...

Page 3: ...e read thoroughly before commencing any installation work Installation should only be carried out by a suitably qualified mechanic or specialist installation facility DSC Nederland will not accept any responsibility for faults or defects arising from incorrect installation which automatically renders the guarantee invalid IMPORTANT Manufacturer s Declaration Form A manufacturer s declaration form ...

Page 4: ...to side Keeping the vehicle level optimises stability ensures correct headlamp beam distribution and reduces tyre wear arising from uneven distribution of weight Straight Line Stability Straight line stability is greatly increased at higher speeds and when subjected to buffeting from cross winds or large overtaking vehicles Reduced Body Roll Body roll when cornering or negotiating roundabouts is s...

Page 5: ... the weight rating of your vehicle This must be carried out by a specialist supplier that will carry out any necessary modifications in addition to fitting the air assist kit complete documentation as necessary to inform the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency VOSA a mandatory requirement supply and fit a new weight plate to replace the original plate supplied with the vehicle This process applie...

Page 6: ...ot in the assembly drawing 2 6 7 7 Number Part Number Description Quantity 1 81 11 00 1 01 Top plate Right 1 81 11 00 1 02 Top plate Le 1 2 81 11 00 1 01 03 Distance bushing top plate 2 3 81 11 00 1 05 Lower bracket Right 1 81 11 00 1 04 Lower bracket Le 1 4 OP LB 130 3 CPL Air bellow 130 3 2 5 DIN 933 M6x25 Hexagon bolt M6 x 25 2 6 DIN 931 M12x100 Hexagon bolt M12 x 100 2 7 DIN 125A M12 Washer M1...

Page 7: ...eference to the diagrams on pages 16 to 18 inclusive 5 1 Preparation i Secure the front wheels use wheel chocks on both sides of both front wheels ii Take the ground terminal from the battery when work to electricity is involved iii Lift the rear of the vehicle till there is working space of approximately 15 cm between bump stop and rear axle When both the bolt and nut are made from steel use eith...

Page 8: ... will remain tight on it s position Figures 6 5 3 Attachment of Lower Bracket and Bellow to Axle i Insert the hose from the under side of the bracket through the lower bracket See Section 5 6 Tube Connection and Disconnection Cutting and Routing Connect the hose to the bellow by pushing the hose onto the air inlet port and tighten the nut Use black tubing for the left hand bellow and blue for the ...

Page 9: ...ems nl 5 4 Attachment of Upper Bracket to Bellow i Remove the ty wrap so the air bellow can extend and insert the M6 x 20 hexagon bolts with washer on the top side Bring the vehicle to driving height this is a height for the air bellow of approximately 15 cm Figure 12 ii Align the air bellow at a height of 15 cm and tighten the bolts at the top and bottom side Figure 13 ...

Page 10: ...es OPTION 2 Two valves in a console with two independent 10 bar pressure gauges and a rocker on off switch to operate the electric motor driven air compressor OPTION 3 Four valves two for raising the vehicle UP and two for lowering the vehicle DOWN in a console with two independent 10 bar pressure gauges A pressure switch operates the electric motor driven air compressor to keep the air reservoir ...

Page 11: ...ate on the chassis next to a rear wheel in a service shutter motorhomes beside the fuel cap Option 1 Option 2 or Option 3 Console in the vehicle cabin within reach and sight of the driver Beside under the driver seat in the wall of a cupboard motorhomes in a service shutter motorhomes Comfort Package Option 2 Comfort Packages The Option 2 and Option 3 panels as shown above are each part of a Comfo...

Page 12: ...action tubing cutter is recommended or a craft knife if such a tool is not available Do not use electrician s side cutters A dedicated tubing cutter Recommended Electrician s Side Cutters NOT Recommended Connection and Disconnection Tubes are connected as shown by the diagrams below 5 6 Tube Connection and Disconnection Cutting and Routing A B C A Slide a nut over the end of the tube B Push the tu...

Page 13: ... much as possible Use cable ties tie wraps to secure tubing to the chassis taking care not to over tighten them 5 7 Spring Inflation Once installation of the air assist kit is complete inflate the springs to achieve the desired ride height via the inflator console taking careful note of the following Maximum and Minimum Pressure Maximum Pressure 7 0bar Minimum Pressure 0 5bar Do not exceed 7 0bar ...

Page 14: ... It is suggested that when washing the vehicle the bellows are inspected and cleaned as necessary preferable by spraying Look in particular for stones or grit trapped between convolutes as this may damage the bellow Check before and after the winter period the wax coating Re wax when necessarily 5 8 Spring Alignment i With the vehicle standing at the desired ride height ensure that the springs are...

Page 15: ...as maintained its stance and that there are no air leaks present 5 10 Check List Before driving the vehicle following completion of installation of the auxiliary air suspension system please check air springs set in alignment Section 5 8 enough free space around the air springs to avoid wearing all metal parts wax coated Section 5 9 manufacturer s declaration form completed and a copy returned all...

Page 16: ...L AMA 10 C L Volkswagen AMAROK 16 DUNLOP and the Flying D Device are trademarks of Dunlop International Group and are used under license by DSC Nederland B V www dunlopsystems nl 6 INSTALLATION PHOTOS ...

Page 17: ...L AMA 10 C L Volkswagen AMAROK 17 DUNLOP and the Flying D Device are trademarks of Dunlop International Group and are used under license by DSC Nederland B V www dunlopsystems nl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 18: ...w dunlopsystems nl CAUTION Before fully tightening the bolts that secure the air spring to the upper and lower brackets set the vehicle at ride height spring height approximately 15 cm and ensure that the springs are correctly aligned 9 10 11 12 13 Spring out of alignment mounting plate axes offset Spring in alignment mounting plates parallel and coaxial 14 15 ...

Page 19: ...uctions it is important to coat all the steel parts with a protective substance such as body wax IMPORTANT Manufacturer s Declaration Form A manufacturer s declaration form is provided with your kit Following installation of the kit please ensure that this form is completed signed by a qualified fitter and a copy is returned to DSC Nederland by post fax or e mail Our e mail address is info dunlops...

Page 20: ...ce are trademarks of Dunlop International Group and are used under license by DSC Nederland B V DSC Nederland B V Het Wegdam 22 7496 CA Hengevelde Nederland Tel 31 0 547 333065 Fax 31 0 547 333068 e mail info dunlopsystems nl Auxiliary Air Suspension ...

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