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Remove and refit

Remove

WARNING: Air suspension is pressurised up to 10 bar (145 psi.). Dirt or grease must not enter the system. Wear hand, ear and eye safety standard protection when servicing system.

WARNING: Unrestricted movement of a pressurised air spring will result in failure of assembly, causing component damage and possible personal injury. It is possible to remove damper assembly without depressurizing air springs, providing distance between axle and chassis is held as if damper assembly were still fitted. This is achieved by supporting vehicle on stands with a jack under the axle.

1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Remove wheel.
3. Support chassis on axle stands.
4. Support front axle with jack.

CAUTION: Do not lower axle when damper is removed, this may result in damage to air springs.






5. Remove top and bottom damper fixings.
6. Remove damper. Refit
7. Fit damper.
8. Fit top and bottom fixings, ensuring mounting rubbers are fitted as shown.
9. Tighten fixings to 38Nm (28 ft lb).
10. Reverse removal procedure. 1 to 4.