0AS-5757Arnott New Rear Left Air StrutBentley Continental (GTC)200AIR STRUT REMOVAL
THE PRODUCT SHOWN IN THE INSTALLATION STEPS BELOW MAY LOOK DIFFERENT THAN THE PART YOU ARE INSTALLING. THE INSTALLATION STEPS ARE THE SAME, AND ALL NOTICES AND WARNINGS SHOULD BE ADHERED TO IN THE SAME MANNER.
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Set the steering to straight ahead.
2
Raise the vehicle.
3
Disable the air suspension and deflate the applicable air spring according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4
Remove the applicable rear wheel. (Figure 1)
5
Remove the fender well cover to access the rear strut. (Figures 2, 3)
6
Locate and disconnect the electrical connector. (Figures 4, 5)
7
Disconnect the air line (Figures 6, 7). Remove the air line fitting (Figure 8).
AIR LINE FITTING 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.
FIGURE 8
8
Remove the two (2) nuts securing the reservoir brackets to the vehicle. (Figure 9)
9
Remove the three (3) upper mount bolts securing the strut to the vehicle. (Figure 10)
10
Remove the lower strut bolt. (Figure 11)
11
Disconnect the brake line bracket and ride height sensor. (Figures 12, 13)
12
Remove the sway bar bolt. (Figures 14, 15)
13
Using a breaker bar for leverage, lift the strut up and over the upper control arm. (Figure 16)
14
Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figure 17)
15
Strut removal is complete.
AIR STRUT INSTALLATION
Tighten all nuts and bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.
Do not remove the air fitting from the air strut. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty.
1
Installation is in the reverse order of air strut removal. Adhere to all of the manufacturer’s specifications for torque values. Ensure to follow the “Shipping Pin Removal and Air Line Installation” instructions when installing the air line (Figure 18).
Shipping Pin Removal and Air Line Installation
FIGURE 18