Owners manual

E4-WM5-Y381A00
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
created: 06.18.10 E4-WM5-Y381A00_0 page 2 of 4 latest revision:
BILSTEIN 5160 Series Reservoir Shock Absorbers are designed to fit your vehicle’s original shock mounts with
no modifications. With the exception of reservoir placement, the 5160 Series shocks are installed in the same
manner as a standard replacement shock. The shocks and hardware depicted herein may differ slightly in
appearance from the supplied components.
In order to complete the installation, the following tools in addition to common hand tools will be required:
• Drill
• Size 7 drill bit (.201”)
• ¼”-20 tap and tap wrench
• Centerpunch and/or marker
Shock Installation Procedure:
A. Remove the existing front shocks from the vehicle following all procedures in the vehicle manufacturer’s
service manual.
B. Install the front shock in the original location. The lower mount fasteners can be reused. The upper mount
hardware is supplied new. Do not fully tighten the fasteners at this time.
Please note that the reservoir and hose should be supported until the reservoir is mounted. Figure 1
depicts the front shock installed. The driver side is shown.
Figure 1