Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Turn air suspension switch OFF.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist as outlined. Suspension must be fully down with no load.

Air Spring:

3. Remove heat shield as required.
4. Remove spring retainer clip.

WARNING: Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any components supporting an air spring without either exhausting the air or providing support for the air spring.

5. Remove air spring solenoid.

Removing Air Spring:

6. Remove spring piston-to-axle spring seat.
^ Insert Air Spring Removal Tool T90P-5310-A between axle tube and spring seat on forward side of axle.
^ Position tool so that its flat end rests on piston knob. Push downward, forcing piston and retainer clip off of axle spring seat.
7. Remove air spring.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not attempt to install or inflate any air spring that has become unfolded. Any spring which is unfolded must be refolded as shown, prior to being installed in a vehicle. Air Spring, Refolding

1. Install air spring solenoid.

Air Spring:

2. Install air spring into frame spring seat, taking care to keep solenoid air and electrical connections clean and free of damage.
3. Connect push on spring retainer clip to knob of spring cap from top side of frame spring seat.
4. Connect air line and electrical connector solenoid assembly.
5. Install heat shield to frame spring seat, if removed.
6. Align air spring piston to axle seats. Squeeze to increase pressure and push downward on piston, snapping piston to axle seat at rebound and supported by shock absorber.

CAUTION: Air springs may be damaged if suspension is allowed to compress before spring is inflated.

7. Refill air springs. Fill