Owners manual
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STRUCTION
STRUCTION STRUCTION
STRUCTION
created: 05.20.14 E4-WM5-Y463A00_0 Page 2 of 3 latest revision:
IMPORTANT!
Installation of shock absorbers requires special tools and expert knowledge. Accordingly, installation of all BILSTEIN products must
be performed by a qualified suspension specialist.
Always use a chassis hoist for the installation of BILSTEIN products and make certain that the raised vehicle is securely attached to
the hoist and/or supported to prevent the vehicle from slipping, falling, or moving during the installation process.
If you choose to install any BILSTEIN product without the necessary special tools, expertise or
chassis hoist, you may
subject yourself to the risk of serious bodily injury or death. If you elect not to use a chassis hoist, at least make sure the
vehicle is on level ground, that all tires on the ground during installation are blocked to prevent movement, and that adequately
secured safety stands (jack stands) are used to support the chassis. NEVER get under the vehicle until you have checked to make
sure all of these steps are performed.
CAUTION!!
Before disassembling the front suspension, refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s Service Manual for proper
procedures. The coil spring is preloaded and must be compressed with a spring compressor to release load
before the upper mount is disassembled. Failure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s procedures may cause
serious injury or death, and may damage the vehicle.
Instructions for assembly of shock absorber module:
1.
Install the Spring Seat onto the shock body as shown. Ensure that the groove inside the Spring Seat fits over the Circlip
on the shock body (see page 1 detail (A)).
2.
Install the Rod Adapter onto the stem of the rod as shown. Ensure that the rod adapter is oriented correctly (see page 1
detail (B)).
3.
Install supplied coil spring and Re-install all original mount parts in reverse order of removal in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer’s Service Manual
4.
Install new lock nut and tighten to 27 N·m (20 lb·ft)



