Air Spring -Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Before repairing or installing any air suspension component(s), turn off the air suspension switch or disconnect the battery ground cable to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to install or inflate any air spring that has become unfolded to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to observe the following procedures may result in a sudden failure of the suspension system.
WARNING:
Any air spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.
WARNING:
The air spring refolding procedure should not be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the correctly folded position.
WARNING:
Vehicles with an incorrectly folded air spring(s) found after the vehicle has been driven, must have a new air spring installed.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has collapsed while deflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.
WARNING:
When installing a new air spring, care must be taken to not apply a load to the suspension until the air springs have been inflated using the air spring fill procedure.
WARNING:
After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for proper shape.
NOTE:
The vehicle must be positioned on a suitable lifting device prior to deflating the air suspension system.
- Deflate the air suspension system. For additional information, refer to RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the rear air spring retainer (5A966).
- Lift the bottom of the air spring off the rear axle.
- Disconnect the air line from the air spring.
- Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air line.
- Disconnect the air spring solenoid electrical connector and remove the air spring.