Air Suspension AS-2127 REV 2 - Manual

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DWG. NO. SIZE
WEIGHT:
1 AS-2127
KMD 06/09/09
REV.
MATERIAL
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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
FINISH
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING APPLICATION
USED ON
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE
PROHIBITED.
COMMENTS:
SHEET 1 OF 1
Q.A.
MFG APPR.
ENG APPR.
CHECKED
DRAWN
2000-2010
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
NEXT ASSY
GM
NAME
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
DATE
LARGE SUV
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONAL
ANGULAR: MACH BEND
TWO PLACE DECIMAL
THREE PLACE DECIMAL
SCALE: NONE
2000-2010 GM – Large SUV Air Shock Conversion
Air Shock Replacement
WARNING: The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10
bar, or 150 lbf/sq. in). Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the
system. Always wear standard protective hand, ear, and eye
protection when servicing the air suspension system.
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist or with proper lifting equipment.
Suspension must be at full rebound with no load.
WARNING: Always support the chassis on safety stands. Refer to
your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for correct lifting instructions.
2. Remove both rear tires.
3. Deflate both rear air shocks by disconnecting the air lines
leading from the compressor assembly to the rear air shocks.
4. Using a floor jack, slightly raise the rear axle to relieve the
pressure from the upper and lower shock bolts.
5. Disconnect dampening sensor lead.
6. Loosen and remove the upper and lower shock bolts.
7. Carefully remove the old shock absorber from the vehicle's
suspension.
Installation
1. Install the shock absorber’s retaining nuts and bolts to the
real axle. Tighten the shock absorber’s retaining nuts and
bolts to manufactures specifications.
2. Reattach dampening sensor lead.
3. Remove rear axle support.
4. Replace both rear tires and wheels. Tighten wheel hub bolt nuts
to manufacture specifications. Remove all safety stands and lower vechicle.
WARNING: Make sure to tighten all wheel hub bolt nuts to manfacture specification.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious bodily and vehicular damage.
AS-2127