Owners manual

E4-WM5-Y497A00
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
created: 08.28.15 E4-WM5-Y497A00_0 Page 4 of 5 latest revision:
I. Install the new dust boot back on to the new Bilstein shock.
J. Position the dust boot such that the bottom edge of the boot is approximately 10-¼ inches
from the bottom of the shock as shown in Figure 3. Secure the boot with the provided zip tie.
Trim the excess zip tie length after installation.
K. Remove the OEM lower retainer washer from the dust boot of the existing shock.
L. Install the OEM lower retainer washer on the new Bilstein shock with the concave side down
as shown in Figure 4.
M. Using an appropriate spring compressor, compress the OEM spring and assemble it with the
new Bilstein shock. Align the bottom coil of the spring with the ramp on the spring seat. Refer
to Figure 5 for the order of the remaining components.
N. Install the OEM upper mount over the threaded stem on the new Bilstein shock and on top of
the spring. Rotate the upper mount so that the end of the top coil is aligned with the mark on
the upper mount made in step C. Rotate the shock so that the lower mount is aligned with the
upper mount studs as noted in step B.
O. Install the OEM upper retainer washer with the concave side up.
P. Install the provided new locknut and tighten to 25 N·m (19 lb·ft).
***DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE NUT ! ***
zip tie
Figure 3
OEM lower
retainer washer
Figure 4
dust boot