FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Air Spring: Description and Operation

Fig. 2 Front & Rear Air Springs:





The front and rear air springs are pneumatic cylinders that replace steel coil springs. The air springs allow suspension height to be adjusted for all load conditions. The air springs allow the reduction of spring rates to improve ride characteristics.