0AS-4328Arnott New Front Air StrutTesla Model S (w/RWD & Performance Plus)150Air Strut Removal
1
Raise the vehicle.
2
Disable the air suspension system and deflate the applicable front strut per manufacturer’s instructions.
3
Remove the applicable wheel. (Figure 1)
4
Remove the applicable front trunk trim panels to gain access to the strut top mount nuts. (Figure 2)
5
Disconnect the air line from the valve. Un-route the wheel speed sensor wire from the spindle. (Figures 3, 4)
6
Remove the lower strut mount bolt. (Figure 5)
7
Disconnect the spindle from the upper wishbone. (Figure 6)
8
Disconnect the brake line from the bracket on the strut. (Figure 7)
9
Remove the three top nuts from the strut. (Figure 8)
10
Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figure 9)
11
Removal complete.
Air Strut Installation
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.
1
Remove the white shipping pin from the air fitting on the new Arnott strut.
2
Install the new Arnott strut into the vehicle. Loosely install the top nuts to hold the strut in place. Ensure that the studs are placed into the pattern marked “Air” on the strut tower. (Figures 10, 11)
Removal
Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.
Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.
3
Insert the air line into the air fitting. (Figure 12)
4
Install the lower strut bolt. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 13)
5
Reconnect the spindle to the wishbone. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 14)
6
Reroute the brake line to the strut bracket; reroute the wheel speed sensor wire to the spindle bracket. (Figures 15, 16)
7
Tighten the top nuts to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 17)
8
Enable the air suspension system and inflate per manufacturer’s specifications.
9
Installation complete.