Installation guide

MN-748
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CAUTION
WHEN CUTTING OR TRIMMING THE AIR LINE, USE A HOSE CUTTER, A RAZOR BLADE,
OR A SHARP KNIFE. A CLEAN, SQUARE CUT WILL ENSURE AGAINST LEAKS. DO
NOT USE WIRE CUTTERS OR SCISSORS TO CUT THE AIR LINE. THESE TOOLS MAY
FLATTEN OR CRIMP THE AIR LINE CAUSING IT TO LEAK AROUND THE O-RING SEAL
INSIDE THE ELBOW FITTING (FIG. 19).
Rubber washer (W)
5/16” Hex nut (Y)
Air line (S)
Vehicle body or
bumper
5/16” Flat
washer
(V)
5/16” Hex nut (Y)
Valve cap
(U)
Star washer (X)
g. 20
4. Place a 5/16” nut and star washer (X) on the air valve. Leave enough of the ination
valve in front of the nut to extend through the hole and have room for the rubber washer
(W), at washer (V), and 5/16” nut (Y) and valve cap (U). There should be enough valve
exposed after installation—approximately ½”— to easily apply a pressure gauge or an
air chuck (fig. 20).
5. Push the inflation valve through the hole and use the rubber washer, flat washer, and
6. Route the air line along the frame to the air fitting on the air spring (fig. 21). Keep AT
LEAST 6” of clearance between the air line and heat sources, such as the exhaust pipes,
muffler, or catalytic converter. Avoid sharp bends and edges. Use the plastic tie straps
(T) to secure the air line to fixed, non-moving points along the chassis. Be sure that the
tie straps are tight, but do not pinch the air line. Leave at least 2” of slack to allow for
any movement that might pull on the air line (fig. 21).
Good Cut Poor Cut
g. 19
INSTALLING THE AIR LINES
1. Choose a convenient location for mounting the ination valves. Popular locations for the
ination valve are:
a. The wheel well anges
b. The license plate recess in bumper
c. Under the gas cap access door
d. Through the license plate
Whatever the chosen location, make sure there is enough clearance around the ination
valves for an air chuck.
2. Drill two 5/16” holes to install the ination valves.
3. Cut the air line assembly in two equal lengths.
NOTE
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