AR32.22-P-1500-05TA Check Condition of Air Springs

AR32.22-P-1500-05TA Check condition of air springs
- except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

Component Identification:

To ensure that the air suspension continues to provide satisfactory performance it is important to inspect the suspension elements for damage prior to installation.

Air spring removed:
The air spring must meet the following conditions:
^ The air spring must be straight.
^ The air spring must not be buckled or twisted.
^ The protective boot (1) must not be damaged (e.g. cracks).
^ The folds in the protective boot (1) must be correctly formed.
^ The length of the air spring must not exceed the dimension (b) of approx. 300 mm from the center of the eye to the upper contact surface.

Too long or unrolled air springs are rejects and should not be installed in the vehicle