Automotive Manual PDF

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Jack up the front end of the truck and support the frame rails with jack stands. NEVER WORK UNDER AN UNSUPPORTED VEHICLE! Remove the front tires.
2. Working from both sides of the truck, remove and discard the factory sway bar end links from the truck. Remove the sway bar from the truck and save with hardware.
3. Remove the bolts attaching the brake caliper to the spindle, save the hardware. Remove the caliper and tie it up and out of the way. DO NOT ALLOW THE CALIPER TO HANG BY THE BRAKE LINE! Remove the brake rotor and save. Remove the ABS / Dust Shield from the spindle and set them aside and save along with the hardware.
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1. The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned o prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected ination or deation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Turn the air suspension service switch o.
2. WARNING: Do not remove the center nut. This nut holds the upper spring mount in place and if this nut is removed the spring tension will be released. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Remove and discard the nuts.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
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NOTE 1: Some Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles have a rubber sleeve inside the rear coil spring. This sleeve needs to be removed to allow installation of the air spring. It can be either cut out or pulled out with vise grips.

NOTE 2: On Volvo vehicles a 3/8″ hole will have to be drilled in the upper spring seat to allow the air line to pass through.
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