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    <partNumber>AH-5653</partNumber>
    <partName>Arnott New Rear Air Helper Spring</partName>
    <partFit>Ford Transit V363 FWD</partFit>
    <partPhoto><image file="../AH-5653/AH-5653_001.jpg" alt="AH-5653 Arnott New Rear Air Helper Spring" title="AH-5653 Arnott New Rear Air Helper Spring" /></partPhoto>
    
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	<section>
    <headline_large_left>COMPONENTS</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
  	<table>
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				PART NO.
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  				DESCRIPTION
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  				QTY
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  		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-18449
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				UPPER BRACKET
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				2
  			</column>
  		</row>
  		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-21835
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				LOWER BRACKET
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				2
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				21-20785
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				HELPER SPRING ACCESSORY KIT
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				1
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-18647
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				DOUBLE CONVOLUTED AIR SPRING
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				2
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-21834
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				FLAT WASHER, M8 - ZINC PLATED
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				4
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-21836
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				COUNTERSUNK SCREW M10 X 45
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				2
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-17570
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				M8X1.25 X 20 HEX HEAD SCREW
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				4
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-21829
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				COUNTERSUNK SCREW M10 X 1.5 PITCH X 16
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				4
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		<row colspan="1">
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  				29-18337
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				M6 X 8MM HEADLESS SCREW
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  				4
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  				29-18334
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				ELBOW FITTING 6MM TO 1/4” UNC
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  				2
  			</column>
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-18332
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  				6MM TUBING (BLACK)
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				5
  			</column>
  		</row>
		<row colspan="1">
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				29-18333
  			</column>
  			<column rowspan="1">
  				6MM TUBING (YELLOW)
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  			<column rowspan="1">
  				5
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  				11-AH-5653_INSTALL
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  				AH-5653 INSTALL MANUAL
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  				1
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  </section>
	
	<section>
    <headline_large_left>REMOVAL</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove serial bump stop. (Figure 1)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the bump stop bracket using a wrench with a 13mm hex nut. (Figure 2)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Clean the surface by removing all dirt and dust. (Figure 3)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
    <headline_large_left>INSTALLATION</headline_large_left>
 </section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Mount the upper bracket with the M10 x 45 countersunk screw. Make sure that the cut-out points are to the middle of the axle, 90 degrees towards the driving direction. (Figure 4)
		</text>
	</steps>
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Bring the pre-assembled air spring in place. <strong>Ensure the air fitting will not be damaged.</strong> Hook in the lower bracket to the plate sitting on top of the axle. Make sure the lower bracket accurately fits flat on the plate. The two bolts on the upper plate of the air spring should match the holes in the upper bracket. (Figure 5)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Plug in the air line into the fitting (Left Black/Right Yellow). Inflate the air spring manually with the provided inflation valve to max. 2 bar. Check if the air spring is sitting correctly on the lower plate on the axle and verify that the bolts on the upper side of the air spring fit the upper bracket holes.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Tighten the headless bolts in the upper bracket with max. 13Nm torque to secure the air spring. Then fixate the lower bracket by tightening the two M8 screws with max. 15 Nm torque. (Figure 6)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Route the air line along the frame to an outside point where the inflation valves will be located.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
    <headline_large_left>FINAL CHECK</headline_large_left>
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		<bullet>
			The work as performed achieved the intended purpose.
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		<bullet>
			All reservoirs and containers have been filled and all fluids and lubricants are at their correct levels.
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		<bullet>
			All threaded fasteners released beforehand have been correctly re-tightened.
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		<bullet>
			The fuel system is free of leaks.
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		<bullet>
			The lights and signaling equipment are fully operational and the vehicle is roadworthy.
		</bullet>
	</list>
</section>
  
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  	<partNumber>AH-5653</partNumber>
  	<revision>REV 01</revision>
  	<date>February 17, 2025</date>
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