Rite-Ride 4141 - Manual (Page 2)

STEP 4C—INSTALL THE AIR SPRING
(Eagle Summit station wagon and Mitsubishi Expo)
Note: Your vehicle may not have a hole in the lower
spring seat to allow the air line to pass through. If
no hole exists, follow “Prepare the vehicle for instal-
lation.” If your vehicle does have a clearance hole,
proceed to “Installing the air spring.”
PREPARE THE VEHICLE FOR INSTALLATION
Mark the hole to be drilled with a center punch in the
center of the lower spring seat. Drill a 3/8" hole in the
center of the lower spring seat see Figure “C”.
STEP 4D—INSTALLING THE AIR SPRING
(NISSAN)
Insert the top of the flattened air spring into the coil
spring through the lowest opening in the coil spring with
the push-to-connect air inlet at the bottom of the coil
spring see Figures “E” & “F”.
STEP 5—ADJUST THE AIR SPRING
Push the air spring up into the coil spring by hand or
with a blunt tool, such as a spoon shaped tire iron or
1/2" extension. Do NOT use any thing with sharp edges
or corners, as this may damage the air spring.
When the air spring is completely within the coil
spring, remove the plug and tubing section by pushing
the collar on the fitting towards the air spring and pulling
on the tubing to remove. Allow the air spring to return
to its normal shape. Insert the lower support between
the air spring and the lower spring seat see Figure “F”.
STEP 6—RE-ATTACH THE SHOCK
ABSORBER
Attach the shock absorber if it was removed earlier in
the installation.
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the opposite side of
the vehicle
STEP 7—ROUTE THE AIR LINE
Cut the air line tubing into two equal lengths, making
sure the tubing is cut as squarely as possible (a “saw”
cut with a sharp knife or razor blade is preferred). 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.
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 “G”. Be careful to avoid areas of high heat and
sharp edges when fastening the tubing to the vehicle.
STEP 8 - INSTALL THE INFLATION VALVE
Drill a 5/16" hole where you wish to mount the inflation
valve. Remember to keep the inflation valve in a pro-
tected area that is easily accessible. Attach the inflation
valve to the bumper or body of the vehicle as shown in
Figure “H”. Tighten all nuts at this time.
FIGURE “E”
AIR
INLET
FIGURE “B”
FIGURE “C”
FIGURE “D”
IMPORTANT: FILE EDGES OF
METAL CUP IF NECESSARY
1/2”
1/2” HOLE