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Section 16: SUSPENSION

PA1593

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, do not apply more
than 10 psi (69 kPa) of air pressure to the
uninstalled air spring.

2.1.2

Removal

NOTE

Front suspension air springs can be removed
without removing the entire axle assembly.

1. Safely support vehicle at the recommended

body jacking points. To gain access to a
given air spring, the corresponding wheel
can be removed as follows.

a) Jack vehicle until the tire clears the

ground, and place safety supports
underneath body.

CAUTION

Only the recommended jacking points must be
used as outlined in Section 18, “Body”.

b) Support the axle with a suitable hydraulic

floor jack at the recommended jacking
point.

c) Remove wheel.

2. Exhaust compressed air from accessory air

tank by opening drain cock under reservoir.

3. Disconnect the height control valve link and

pull down the overtravel lever to ensure all
air is exhausted from air springs.

NOTE

While performing this step, do not change the
height control valve overtravel lever
adjustment.

4. Disconnect air line from air spring, remove

elbow (if applicable), and cover both the line
end and fitting to prevent the entry of foreign
matter.

5. Remove the air spring upper nut, and then

the two lower nuts. Remove air spring.

2.1.3

Installation

1. Compress air spring as necessary, then

aligning studs with their holes, position air
spring between both the lower and upper

supports. Thread the lower nuts and the
small upper nut a few turns.

NOTE

To facilitate air spring installation, compress it
manually then put a piece of tape over the air
line threaded fitting. This prevents air from
getting back into the bag and keeps it
compressed, thus enabling to place the bag in
between the mounting plates and greatly
easing installation.

2. Tighten the lower stud nuts, and then the

upper one to appropriate torque (see Torque
Table 1).

3. Thread the remaining upper nut (large nut)

and tighten to appropriate torque (see
Torque Table 1).

4. Install elbow (if applicable), then connect air

line.

5. Connect the height control valve link.

6. Build up air pressure in system.

NOTE

To accelerate this operation, air reservoirs can
be filled from an exterior air supply connected
to the accessory tank fill valve or to the
emergency fill valve.

7. Check operation of bellows, and with the

primary air system at normal operating
pressure (95 – 125 psi (655 – 860 kPa)),
coat the air line connections and air spring
mounting areas with a water and soap
solution. Bubbles will indicate an air leak,
and none is permissible. Repair or replace
defective parts.

8. Reinstall

wheel.

9. Remove the hydraulic floor jack from under

the axle, then lower vehicle to ground.

2.2 SHOCK

ABSORBERS

Double-action, telescoping-type shock
absorbers ensure a smooth ride and enhance
vehicle stability on the road. The front axle is
provided with two shock absorbers (Fig. 1, 2,
and 4).

Shock absorbers are non-adjustable and non-
repairable. Maintenance requirements involve
replacement of the rubber mounting bushings,
and tightening of all shock absorber pins at the
proper torque (see Torque Table 1) when shock

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