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E

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D

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M

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MN-490

(01109)

ECN 3609

Please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation

Kit No. 59540

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Air Spring Kit Parts List

Item

Description                            Quantity

  A

Air Sleeve

2

  B

Upper Bracket

2

  C

Lower Bracket

2

  D

Air Fitting

2

  E

3

/

4

" Nylon Nut

2

  F

3

/

4

" Star Washer

2

  G

1

/

2

" x 

7

/

" Hex Head Bolt

2

  H

1

/

2

" Flat Washer

2

  I

3

/

8

"-16 U-Bolt

2

  J

3

/

8

" Flat Washer

4

  K

3

/

8

" Nylock Nut

4

  L

Clamp Bar

2

  M

3

/

8

" x 1" Self Tapping Bolt

2

 AA

Air Line Assembly

1

 BB

Tie Strap

6

 CC

Valve Caps

2

 DD

5

/

16

" Flat Washer

2

 EE

Rubber Washer

2

 FF

Small Star Washer

2

 GG

5

/

16

" Hex Nut

4

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Figure 1

Summary of Contents for RideControl 59540

Page 1: ...iption Quantity A Air Sleeve 2 B Upper Bracket 2 C Lower Bracket 2 D Air Fitting 2 E 3 4 Nylon Nut 2 F 3 4 Star Washer 2 G 1 2 x 7 8 Hex Head Bolt 2 H 1 2 Flat Washer 2 I 3 8 16 U Bolt 2 J 3 8 Flat Washer 4 K 3 8 Nylock Nut 4 L Clamp Bar 2 M 3 8 x 1 Self Tapping Bolt 2 AA Air Line Assembly 1 BB Tie Strap 6 CC Valve Caps 2 DD 5 16 Flat Washer 2 EE Rubber Washer 2 FF Small Star Washer 2 GG 5 16 Hex ...

Page 2: ...air spring by inserting the air fitting through the large slot on the bracket Figures 1 and 3 3 Install star washer F and nylon nut E over the air fitting in order to secure the upper bracket to the air spring Leave loose at this time for later adjustment Figures 1 and 3 Tools Needed IMPORTANT Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear brake proportioning valve Any type of load assist product could ...

Page 3: ... Set the assembly back in place and align the air spring in and out on the top so it is perpendicular to both brackets When aligned at the top carefully pull the upper bracket away from the frame and tighten the nylon nut N to 4 ft lbs Do not overtighten NOTE It may be necessary to remove the assembly to tighten the top nut Keep the top and bottom brackets aligned properly while doing this 7 Using...

Page 4: ...he rubber washer EE flat washer DD and another 5 16 nut GG to secure it in place Tighten the nuts to secure the assembly in place Figure 7 6 Route the air line along the frame to the air fitting on the air spring Keep at least 6 of clearance between the air line and heat sources such as the exhaust pipes muffler or catalytic converter Avoid sharp bends and edges Use the plastic tie straps BB to se...

Page 5: ... render the fitting useless Cut air line off a few inches in front of the fitting and use a pair of pliers or vise grips to pull twist the air line off the fitting 3 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem call Air LiftTechnical Service at 1 800 248 0892 for assistance VIII Troubleshooting Guide Problems maintaining air pressure without on board compressor 1 Leak test the air line con...

Page 6: ... 25 p s i 50 p s i if vehicle is loaded Drive the vehicle 10 miles and recheck for clearance loose fasteners and or air leaks 6 Operating Instructions If professionally installed the installer should review the operating instructions on page 7 with the owner Be sure to provide the owner with all of the paperwork that came with the kit 1 Overnight Leakdown Test Recheck air pressure after vehicle ha...

Page 7: ...y and to prevent possible damage to your vehicle do not exceed maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR as indicated by the vehicle manufacturer Although your air springs are rated at a maximum inflation pressure of 100 p s i The air pressure actually needed is dependant on your load and GVWR which may be less than 100 p s i Check your vehicle owners manual and do not exceed the maximum load liste...

Page 8: ...ical Assistance call 1 800 248 0892 Thank you for purchasing Air Lift Products Mailing Address Street Address AIR LIFT COMPANY AIR LIFT COMPANY P O Box 80167 2727 Snow Rd Lansing MI 48908 0167 Lansing MI 48917 Local Phone 517 322 2144 Fax 517 322 0240 www airliftcompany com Printed in the USA ...

Page 9: ... service work damage the air springs No The vehicle can be lifted on a hoist for short term service work such as tire rotation or an oil changes However if the vehicle will be on the hoist for a prolonged period of time support the axle with jack stands in order to take the tension off of the air springs Tuning the air pressure Pressure determination comes down to three things level vehicle ride c...

Page 10: ...vehicle dives while braking increase the pressure in the front air bags if equipped 5 If it is ever suspected that the air bags have bottomed out increase the pressure fig 3 6 Adjust the pressure up and down to find the best ride 7 If the vehicle rocks and rolls adjust the air pressure up and down to reduce the rocking and rolling 8 It may be necessary to maintain different pressures on each side ...

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