0 AS-4411 Arnott New Front Air Strut Cadillac/Chevrolet/GMC SUVs (GMT1xx) 150

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Raise the vehicle.

2 Deflate and disable the air suspension system per manufacturer’s instructions.

3 Remove the applicable front wheel. (Figure 1)

4 Move the plastic bracket from the top of the strut tower to gain access to the air line and top mount nuts.

5 Disconnect the air fitting from the strut. (Figures 2, 3)

6 Disconnect the electrical connector from the strut. (Figure 4)

7 Remove the three top nuts from the strut. (Figures 5, 6)

8 Remove the two lower strut bolts. (Figure 7)

9 Disconnect the sway bar link at the lower control arm. (Figures 8, 9)

10 Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figure 10)

11 Removal complete.

AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

1 Remove the shipping plug from the air inlet on the new Arnott strut. Install the included air fitting. Tighten to approximately 2NM (18 IN-LBS). (Figures 11, 12)

2 Install the new Arnott strut into the vehicle. (Figure 13)

3 Install the three included top nuts. (Figure 14)

4 Connect the strut’s electrical connector. (Figure 15)

5 Insert the air line into the new air fitting. (Figures 16, 17)

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.

6 Install the included lower strut bolts and nuts. (Figures 18, 19)

7 Reconnect the sway bar link at the lower control arm. (Figure 20)

8 Tighten all hardware to manufacturer’s specifications.

9 Reinstall the wheel.

10 Inflate the air suspension system per manufacturer’s instructions.

11 Installation complete.