Compressor/Pump: Service and Repair

Air Suspension Compressor









Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

3. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner.

4. Remove the air compressor drier cover in the following sequence.

1. Remove the pushpins.

2. Remove the air compressor drier cover.

5. Remove the canister pushpin and remove the canister.





6. Disconnect the air suspension compressor in the following sequence.

1. Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air tube.

2. Disconnect the air suspension compressor electrical connector.

7. Remove the 3 air suspension compressor bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

8. Remove the air suspension compressor assembly.

9. NOTE: To correctly reinstall the air tubes into the compressor drier, a minimum of 3 mm (1/8 in) of visible white tube must be inserted into the fitting.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.