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Installation








SUSPENSION: REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REAR LH





(a) Install the pneumatic cylinder assembly with the clip.
NOTE:
Make sure that the clip is secured tightly onto the cylinder.

(b) Connect the height control tube Suspension Control System.





(c) When using safety stands and jack:
(1) Jack up the rear axle assembly until the bottom of the pneumatic cylinder assembly touches the rear axle assembly and install the clip at the lower side of the pneumatic cylinder assembly into the keyhole in the rear axle assembly.
NOTICE:
- Do not extend the pneumatic cylinder assembly for clip installation.
- Make sure that the clip at the lower side of the pneumatic cylinder assembly fits in the keyhole in the rear axle assembly.
(2) Remove the safety stands with care not to extend the pneumatic cylinder assembly when jacking down the vehicle until it sits on the ground.
NOTICE:
- Do not extend the pneumatic cylinder assembly by lowering the rear axle assembly with safety stands installed.
- Make sure that the diaphragm of the pneumatic cylinder assembly is not deformed.

(d) When using a swing arm type lift:
(1) Lower the vehicle till the tires hit the ground, and continue lowering slowly until the bottom of the pneumatic cylinder assembly touches the rear axle assembly.
(2) Align the seating pin on the cylinder with the keyhole in the rear axle assembly and install the pneumatic cylinder assembly on the rear axle assembly.
(3) Lower the lift carefully so as not to extend the pneumatic cylinder assembly.
NOTICE:
- Do not extend the pneumatic cylinder assembly by lifting up the rear axle housing after installing the clip.
- Make sure that the diaphragm of the pneumatic cylinder assembly is not deformed.

(e) Start the engine and replenish the pneumatic cylinder assembly with air.
2. INSPECT AIR LEAK
HINT: Suspension Control System

3. INSPECT VEHICLE HEIGHT
HINT: Adjustments