Rite-Ride 4149 - Manual (Page 2)

Figure "AA"
Figure "C"
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
AIR
INLET
BLUNT T
OOL
AIR INLET
Figure "AB"
AIR LINE IN FRONT
OF THE AXLE
AIR LINE BEHIND
THE AXLE
Figure "BA" Figure "BB"
GM 1973 & up Passenger
Cars, Ford 1979-1990 vehicles
air line behind the axle.
GM 1967-1972 vehicles,
Ford 1966-1978 vehicles air
line behind the axle.
UPPER SPRING SEAT
1991 and up Ford Crown Victoria
1991 and up Mercury Grand Marquis
S
TEP
5 R
EATTACH THE
S
HOCK
A
BSORBER
Attach shock absorbers if removed earlier in the installa-
tion.
S
TEP
6 R
OUTE THE
A
IR
L
INE
Cut the air line tubing into two equal lengths (cut the
tubing as squarely as possible). Select a location for
the inflation valves in a protected area, such as: on the
bumper or body (Note: The inflation valve will be
installed in step 8).
Insert the air line tubing into the push-to-connect
fitting on the air spring as far as possible. Route the air
line from the air spring to the desired inflation valve
location.
S
TEP
7 H
OSE
A
TTACHMENT TO THE
V
EHICLE
With the tubing routed from the air spring to the
location of the inflation valve. Use the nylon ties
supplied to secure the air line tubing to the vehicle as
shown in Figure "D". Be careful to avoid heat and
sharp edges when fastening the tubing to the vehicle.
Route the tubing away from the exhaust system.
S
TEP
8 I
NSTALLING THE
I
NFLATION
V
ALVE
Drill a 5/16" hole where you wish to mount the
inflation valve. Remember to keep the inflation valve
in a protected area that is easily accessible. Attach the
inflation valve to the bumper or body of the vehicle as
shown in Figure "E". Tighten all nuts at this time.
Cut the excess air line tubing so that it will fit easily
into the inflation valve, making sure the end is cut
squarely (a "saw" cut with a sharp knife is preferred).
Push the end of the tubing into the inflation valve as far
as possible.
F
OLLOW STEPS
1-8
FOR THE OTHER SIDE
S
TEP
9 I
NFLATE AND
T
EST
Inflate the air springs to recommended maximum
operating pressure (see page 1 for operating pres-
sures). With a soap and water solution, check for air
leaks around the fittings and valve core. Remove the
jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Inflat-
ing and deflating in 5 p.s.i. increments to find the ideal
riding condition for your vehicle.
Figure "D"
NYLON TIES
AIR LINE
Figure "E"